The elevator door finally opened, and Carlos already stood right before the door. He's welcoming Bella and Tristan. He greeted them kindly, but Bella didn't pay attention to him. She just gave a faint smile before becoming distracted, observing the empty, spacious lounge before her eyes.
She felt odd. No other patients were waiting in the lounge, and only a handful of staff were on standby. The staff seemed reluctant to look at them. Or, perhaps they are all afraid to see Tristan?
'Huh!? Did we come too early?' Bella wondered as she changed her line of sight. And still didn't see any patients around.
Bella set aside her strange feelings and focused on the long corridor ahead. She walked alongside Tristan, who was talking to Carlos. They were discussing her test results and condition, making her nervous.
