Chapter 486
Chapter 486
As she spoke, Wendy pulled a cup of yogurt from her bag and placed it between Gavin’s crossed arms.
“Here. This is for you. I’m not looking for free p>
The yogurt had just come from the grocery store. It had been sitting in the refrigerated section, so it was
still cold to the touch.
Gavin’s arms were crossed over his chest, and the cup landed right where his forearms overlapped. The cold seeped through his shirt.
“I don’t eat that kind of thing p>
He lowered his arms, and the yogurt slid down along his forearm before he caught it easily in his hand.
But Wendy had clearly decided this was a take–it–or–leave–it situation. After giving it to him, she ignored him and kept walking toward Winter’s room.
Gavin lightly squeezed the cup of yogurt. His expression didn’t change, but his dark brown eyes followed the long waves of Wendy’s hair as they swayed behind her.
Then, all of a sudden, the bag in Wendy’s hand rustled.
The plastic crinkled.
The cup of yogurt was back in the bag.
Wendy turned around and looked at Gavin, who was standing more than ten feet away.
He had actually tossed the yogurt straight into her bag.
And with perfect aim.
Meeting her surprised gaze, Gavin said without changing expression, “Eat it yourself p>
For some reason, Wendy felt a strange tingle in her chest.
She turned around with the bags and hurried into Winter’s room.
Winter had just finished her soup when she looked up and saw Wendy rushing in with an armful of things.
“I need to ask you something p>
Wendy set the grocery bags on the table first, then sat down beside Winter. She took the empty bowl from Winter’s hand, placed it on the table, and pulled out a tissue for her.
Winter slowly wiped her mouth.
Ever since Winter had gotten sick, Wendy had tried not to treat her like a patient. She still talked to her the way she always had.
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“That Gavin guy. Is he married p>
Winter seemed to react half a beat late. She lifted her eyes and looked at Wendy, whose ears had turned red. Her dull eyes shifted slightly.
“You like him p>
“Ahaha p>
Wendy’s voice suddenly shot up.
She was sitting shoulder to shoulder with Winter on the hospital bed, rubbing her hands nervously over her thighs.
Her cheeks were red as she leaned closer and whispered, “I just think he seems like a pretty decent guy.
He looks reliable, you know p>
Winter nodded. “He’s single. No girlfriend, as far as I know p>
Mrs. Young had once tried to set him up with someone.
A brief blankness crossed her face.
Back when Mrs. Young was still alive…
Wendy was lost in her own thoughts about Gavin and didn’t notice Winter’s hand trembling slightly against the edge of the bed.
A pain she couldn’t name spread through her entire body. Winter lowered her head and wrapped her other hand around her shaking wrist, gripping it still.
Her voice came out steady. “I’m going to use the bathroom p>
Wendy didn’t look up. “Okay p>
Winter stepped into the bathroom and pulled the door shut behind her. With unsteady hands, she turned on the faucet. The sound of rushing water filled the small space.
Once she had done that, every last bit of strength seemed to drain out of her at once.
She slid down the wall and sat on the floor, head bowed, her left hand clutching the bandage wrapped around her right wrist, fingers pressing deep.
Back in the room, Wendy heard the water running.
She slowly unclenched her fist and looked toward the bathroom. Her expression was stripped of everything light. No daydreaming. No warmth. Just worry.
She had noticed.
She just hadn’t said anything, because Winter wanted to keep it hidden.
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The worry in Wendy’s eyes deepened.
Then she stood up sharply.
A thought flashed through her mind, and that worry turned into fear.
That hadn’t been nothing.
It was Winter’s depression showing through her body.
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