Mrs. Sinclair left, and Cecilia Lynch retreated to the ward.
Bella Acker waited for a moment before stepping forward again.
The door to the ward was ajar, not locked. Bella hesitated and then gently pushed it open a crack.
Cecilia was speaking softly with a smile on her face, while Damian leaned against the headboard, expressionless.
Bella stood at the door, hesitating whether to enter.
Cecilia turned to pick up some fruit and suddenly looked towards the door, visibly startled when she saw Bella.
Damian followed her gaze to the door and also saw Bella. His expression instantly turned colder.
Bella saw the change in his expression, and her already hesitant steps came to a sudden halt.
Damian's face suddenly turned cold. Did he not want her here?
Bella stood at the door, looking at Cecilia and then at Damian, feeling awkward, unsure whether to leave or to enter.
Cecilia got up and walked over, saying, "You came to see Damian."
"Yes." Bella replied softly.
