Chapter 525
He gently pulled her away, examined her carefully, and lifted her sleeve with concern.
Upon noticing a bruise on her elbow, he asked with seriousness and anxiety, “What happened to you?”
“I’ve treated it with ointment; it’s nothing serious,” Eileen replied. Seeing the mix of nervousness and frustration on Bryan’s face, Eileen shared her encounter with Milford.
Meanwhile, Bryan helped her to the sofa, brought a hot towel, and placed it on her bruise.
“Always remember that your safety comes first,” Bryan said, his voice still filled with worry.
He understood it was an accident and held no blame toward her.
Eileen tilted her head sideways against the back of the sofa while Bryan pressed gently on her elbow. The heat from the towel seeped through her skin, spreading warmth through her blood.
A comforting warmth spread through her heart. She shifted closer to Bryan, pulling her arm free. “I’m fine. Let me rest here for a bit.”
She then lay down on his lap, soaking in the sunlight, and slowly closed her eyes.
Two hours later, Ruby returned with Gabriela to find Eileen asleep.
Ruby’s expression was slightly odd, but Eileen, groggy from her nap, didn’t notice it. She picked up the baby and played with her on the crawling mat.
Later, during lunch, Eileen mentioned Winona’s condition to Ruby.
Ruby, concerned, said, “How come we didn’t hear about this sooner? I must go see her; it would be rude not to.”
Even if Bailee weren’t married to Huey, Ruby had known Winona for many years.
When Winona was ill, she had visited Ruby from time to time.
Ruby felt she had to go to the hospital to visit Winona because of their long-standing friendship.
“Mom,” Eileen said, needing to be honest. “Even though Winona ended up in the hospital by accident and stayed in a coma, Huey said she woke up once and only mentioned going through with the arranged engagement. She can’t be disturbed right now. Let’s give the Baker family some time.”
“I… I won’t bring up the matter about Huey and Bailee,” Ruby said cautiously.
Seeing Ruby’s determination to visit, Eileen gently explained, “It’s not about discussing them; right now, Winona needs to rest. The Baker family’s main concern is her recovery. If you truly wish to see her, it would be best to wait until she’s awake.”
Huey wasn’t in the right state of mind to host visitors.
Frankie was the same. Despite Ruby and Winona’s friendship, it wasn’t the right time for Ruby to visit before Winona regained consciousness.
The visit would likely make both Huey and Frankie feel uncomfortable.