"Laura."

His voice quivered slightly as he called her by her first name.

He didn't know why he was shaking, but he didn't seem to remember ever calling her that, so he felt embarrassed when he did. After the call, he felt relieved, even for a moment.

He sat where he was. At that time, there were only two people in the ward. Laura was lying on the bed, as quiet as a painting. Sid could barely see her breathing, only her porcelain white face.

He called Laura again tentatively.

No one answered.

He's the only one here.

All alone in the ward.

Laura slept in front of him. Sid...