If she was not thirsty, if she was not obstinately asking herself to come out to fetch water and drink, and if she was not curious about their conversation, she would not have heard what he had just said to her aunt.

She really didn't want Adaire to be embarrassed, but no matter what she did, it would only bring him trouble. The doctor helped Ada Wood to mend the wound on her foot, put some medicine on her hand, and ordered her to leave after a few words.

Lying in the hospital bed, HE do not want to let Adaire to see so embarrassed her. Looking at Ada Wood's...