The door of the hospital room opened again, more or less helping to make the atmosphere inside no longer as awkward as before. She lowered her head very low. She tried to breathe and adjust her mood. This includes her father and Mrs. Linh, Tuan's mother. She couldn't let them worry. Manh Tuan stood beside her, his eyes looking down at her, contemplating. Was this trying not to let others see that she had done something shameful and exposed? Or was Bich Quyen not daring to look directly at the people around him? But, no matter what Quyen's bowing gesture meant, in Le Manh Tuan's eyes, that action only made him feel that she was a fake person.
The four of them sat and talked in the room for a while, simply asking about Bich Quyen's injury. The doctor stated that a vertebrae fracture is not a serious matter, but it still requires immediate attention. If not careful, it would most likely lead to broken bones. Mr. Tu sat next to his daughter, his big hand gently caressing Quyen's hair. From childhood to adulthood, his daughter did not like to disturb her parents. Even with this fractured spine, Bich Quyen did not tell her parents. In fact, Quyen didn't know that she had a stretch mark on her back, she just felt pain in her back and it was difficult to walk, not just lie in one place. That's why she didn't tell her parents about that. Mrs. Linh is not happy to hear that. Health is important. Don't ignore it like this time.
- By the way, Huong told me that you are going away from home on a business trip.
Suddenly, Mrs. Linh remembered something. Her eyes looked at the man sitting next to Quyen.
- Yes, The company arranged for me to go on a business trip to another city for a month. And Huong will also be busier in the near future. Sometimes she won't come home either.
Mr. Tu nodded, unable to hold back a sigh.
After listening, Bich Quyen pursed her lips and did not speak. Her parents' job is like that, there would be times when they were not at home, leaving her alone. In fact, this was not the first time Bich Quyen has been alone at home for such a long time. Her mother is a doctor. Her work is really busy, sometimes she does not come home for many days. As for her father, who is a branch manager of a foreign company, his job is equally busy. After all, since Bich Quyen was only six years old, she often had to stay at home alone, cook by herself, and do housework by herself. Sometimes, Bich Quyen feels lonely in a large house, but at that time, there will always be a guy next door, knocking on her window and talking with her for a long time. But now that guy no longer wants to be friends with her.
- You and Huong can work with peace of mind. Let me take care of Quyen. Recently, my husband is often at home. I will tell him to cook take-out food for Bich Quyen.
Mrs. Linh did not want to let Bich Quyen stay in the hospital alone, she quickly said. It's only been a month. It's not like she hasn't taken care of the sick. Moreover, she soon considered Bich Quyen as a family member and future daughter-in-law. So, there's nothing wrong with taking care of her future daughter-in-law, right? Manh Tuan stood beside his mother, not saying a word. In fact, leaving Quyen alone in the hospital, with no one to take care of her, he was also worried that unexpected things would happen to her. With Dang Bich Quyen's personality, he is no stranger. If it weren't for broken bones and the inability to walk, she would be far from reaching for help from others.
Mr. Tu also smiled after hearing that. Yesterday, while talking with his wife, he also thought about asking Tuan's mother and son to take care of Bich Quyen for a month. The two are too busy at work. They also know that it is not right to let their daughter, who is in the hospital, take care of someone else, but there is no way. Originally, Mr. Tu also thought that Mrs. Linh would not help. Why would anyone want to bring work into them? Unexpectedly, it was Ms. Linh who first suggested this first. In his heart, he was grateful.
It was late at night, and it was cold outside. The winter weather is bone-chilling, making people just want to curl up in a warm blanket instead of going out. In the empty hospital room, Bich Quyen lay on the bed. She could not sleep, nor dared to sleep. Tuan's words had just haunted her, to the point that if she closed her eyes, his face would appear and say those words again. The belt transmitted a sharp pain that made Quyen wince. The painkiller had just worn off, the pain from the injury made her only able to bite her lip tightly, preventing the painful cry from coming out. But, the pain that trauma brought to her was not equal to Bich Quyen's sobbing heart at this moment. Every word he said just now was like rubbing salt into her heart, making it bleed. Turns out, no matter how long it's been, it's just a breeze.
A month later, Mrs. Linh took care of Bich Quyen very enthusiastically. Sometimes, Mr. Hoan also visited Quyen with his wife, and sometimes even with Tuan's younger brother. But Tuan did not visit her again. Ms. Linh said that Tuan was busy in class, so he didn't visit her anymore. The truth behind it, however, may only be known to Bich Quyen. It's not that he's busy with school, he doesn't have time to visit her, it's that he doesn't want to see her again.
After a long month, Bich Quyen was finally discharged from the hospital. The doctor said that her injury was basically much better, but she still needed to pay attention and avoided vigorous exercise. On the day Quyen was discharged from the hospital, her parents helped her clean up. Back at her beloved home, she had never felt so missed. A month away from home is a long time indeed.
- You should go take a shower. So I invited Miss Linh's family to come here for dinner, so prepare a little.
Quyen stopped walking down the stairs. She just said "yes" softly and then returned to her room. Today is Sunday, which is also the day she is discharged from the hospital. Her mother wanted to invite Tuan's family to dinner. It was only natural, anyway, that Mrs. Linh had taken care of her for a month.
Standing under the faucet, Quyen poured hot water on her body, immersed in her thoughts. She does not know-how, in front of everyone in the family, she and Tuan would have to face each other. No matter what happens, one thing she was sure of is that she and Tuan would never tell anyone about the truth that Tuan and she were no longer friends. Maybe it was just normal. She lowered her head, letting the hot water run down her body. Bich Quyen's body gradually sank into the water in the bathroom.
When Bich Quyen finished bathing, it was also when Mrs. Linh and everyone in the family arrived. The noise spread to her room, causing Bich Quyen to quickly go downstairs. In the kitchen, Ms. Huong and Ms. Linh are standing in the kitchen preparing food. In the other room, two husbands were sitting and talking. Today, only Tuan came here. Perhaps Long did not come. Quyen looked at the calendar. She remembered that Tuan's younger brother had an English class today.
Tuan was the first person to notice the soft footsteps on the stairs. He walked in, just in time for Quyen to step onto the last steps. The two looked at each other. The awkwardness immediately radiated, but in front of everyone in the family, Quyen and Tuan could not help but give each other a warm hug.
- Tuan, you go to Quyen's room to help her dry her hair. It's cold, but you have wet hair like that. Aren't you afraid of catching a cold, Quyen?
Mrs. Linh also saw Bich Quyen at this time. Seeing Quyen's hair still dripping water on the towel over her shoulder, Mrs. Linh frowned. Anyway, Quyen has just been discharged from the hospital. Her body was still very weak. Listening to Mrs. Linh's words, Bich Quyen realized that her hair was still wet. She quickly stood a distance from Manh Tuan, wiping her hair with a towel.
- No need, I'll dry my hair for a bit.
Quyen smiled and politely refused.
- My mother is right. You have just been discharged from the hospital. It is not convenient to do heavy work. Let me help you dry your hair.
What Quyen did not expect was that Tuan himself said he wanted to dry her hair. She looked at the boy standing in front of her, her eyes shining with indescribable surprise. If Manh Tuan himself said so, and she feels that she refuses anymore, it is not very reasonable. The two walked side by side on the stairs, disappearing from everyone's eyes.
It was until the footsteps disappeared that Mrs. Linh smiled softly and returned to cooking. This is considered to help her son practice getting married in the future.