Lera left the bathroom. Artificially induced calmness slightly improved well-being. The presence of Oleg and his stories helped to distract and forget for a short period of time. It seemed to her that this man was the last one to come to the rescue. However, he was here.

Oleg entered the ward, smiled and immediately looked at the food on the tray.

Why didn't you even eat soup? - he said with some concern.

Valeria shook her head and sat down on the bed. She was drying her hair, from which large drops of water dripped onto a brown jacket from a pajama set.

- Well, at least drink some...