The assistant was about to escort Lyra Smith out and then come back in.
However, as Lyra turned to leave, Ella Howard, who had been lying down resting, suddenly opened her eyes and called out, "Lyra."
Ella's sudden exclamation startled Lina.
The assistant froze in place, too.
Lyra turned around and saw Ella propping her body up slowly. Her delicate, white face looked at her expressionlessly.
Lina recovered from her surprise and immediately comforted Ella, "She just came to see you, Ella, you–"
Ella raised her hand, a gesture that signaled Lina to shut up.
Lina swallowed the unfinished sentence. Her heart skipped a beat, fearing the next moment would be an uncontrollable scene caused by Ella.
At this moment, Ella said, "Lina, could you and Seven leave? I'd like to chat with Lyra."
"Ah, what...?" Lina looked at Lyra, then at the fragile Ella, "Are you sure you want to talk to Lyra alone?"
"Yes." Despite Ella's pale and haggard face, her eyes were bright when looking at Lyra.
