Lucinda found herself at a loss for words.
Cyrusâ eyes welled up with tears, and his heart ached, as if a sharp object had pierced it.
âNoelle, I understand now why youâve been distant from me lately.
You believe Iâm her husband, so youâve been intentionally keeping your distance and ignoring me.
â
Noelle gazed at him, perplexed by his sadness.
To her, he was just a stranger.
She clung tightly to Lucindaâs hand, unwilling to let her go.
Lucinda sighed in resignation.
âCyrus, how about this? You go get Aldric, and Iâll stay with her.
â
âOkay.
â
He dropped his head, turned, and left.
Immediately he left, Noelle drew near to Lucinda, her expression filled with concern.
âLucinda, Mr.
Roberts seems so fond of me, but donât worry, I wonât develop any feelings for him.
I appreciate your care and assistance during this time.
â
Lucinda was stunned.
She managed a small, reassuring smile.
Since Aldric had yet to arrive, she decided to comfort Noelle first.
âItâs alright, Noelle.
Weâre friends.
â
A few minutes later, Aldric walked into the room.
Wearing a medical mask, he said to Noelle before Lucinda and Cyrus, âThereâs no need to be scared.
Iâm your doctor, and I need to ask you some questions.
Just answer truthfully.
â
Noelle looked at Lucinda uncomfortably, who gave her a reassuring smile.
She then gave Aldric a nod.
Aldric pulled out the patientâs file and wrote, âMiss Shaw, could you kindlyâ¦â
Noelle stopped him with a serious tone.
âDoctor, my last name is Moran.
â
âAlright, Miss Moran.
â He smiled, calmly gestured towards Lucinda and asked, âWho is she?â
âLucinda, my one and only friend.
Logan adopted her when she was fifteen, but weâve kept in touch over the past few years, and weâre quite close.
â
Aldric inquired, âHow old is she?â
Noelle pondered for a moment and replied, âTwenty years old.
â
Lucinda and Cyrus both showed concerned expressions simultaneously.
Lucinda had recently turned twenty-four after giving birth.
Aldric noted Noelleâs response and continued, âAnd how old are you?â