With mixed feelings, she nodded to Howard with a smile as a greeting.

Howard behaved gracefully and shook hands with her, saying, “Hi, Miss Hudson. I’m Howard, Rebecca’s boyfriend. I heard that you are her best friend. Nice to meet you.”

Estelle nodded and said, “Nice to meet you, too. Take a seat, please. Excuse me, Howard. May I have a word with Rebecca first?”

“Sure,” Howard nodded and said without hesitation.

Estelle then quickly pulled Rebecca to the bathroom and closed the door.

“What’s wrong, Estelle? Why don’t we talk in the ward but in the bathroom?” Rebecca asked in confusion.

Estelle said in a low voice that only...