Chapter 303
Amy, the caretaker, tried her best to stay calm as she prepared to call the doctor. But as soon as she turned around, she saw Rosie clutching a pillow and heading out.
Rosie couldn’t see, but miraculously, she didn’t bump into anything and made it smoothly to the front door. She pulled it open and stepped outside
“Ms. Miller,” Amy called as she hurried after Rosie, “Where are you going?”
Sleepwalkers couldn’t hear others talking to them. So was Rosie.
In a panic, Amy grabbed Rosie’s arm and said. “Ms. Miller, you can’t go out. It’s nighttime, and it’s freezing ourside,”
Rosie seemed to hear her and suddenly reacted. Her unfocused eyes stared straight at Amy.
Amy was delighted, thinking Rosie had woken up. She called, “Ms. Miller?”
However, Rosie just stood there silently, not saying a word. Suddenly, her eyelids drooped, her body went limp, and she started to fall straight
Amy was shocked. She reached out to catch Rosic, but they both fell to the ground. Amy called, “Ms. Miller! Ms. Miller?” Amy was sweating bullets and panting heavily. She gently patted Rosie’s cheeks and asked, “How are you? Can you hear me?”
Rosie’s teeth were clenched, showing no response at all.
Amy shouted, “Somebody! Doctor Nurse! Something’s happened to Ms. Miller!
The on–duty doctor rushed over. Together with Amy, they lifted Rosie up. The doctor asked, “What happened? Quick, notify Mr. Flynn!”
Howard hurriedly arrived at the convalescent home on the cold night.
Rosic Lay quietly on the bed, but her complexion was not good, pale and unhealthy. She wasn’t asleep; she had fainted.
The doctor had examined her; her blood pressure was low, and her breathing was shallow.
“What’s going on!” Howard asked, his tone reproachful. He wondered, “How could three people: doctor, mirse, and caretaker, fail to care for one person! Rosie is just blind; she doesn’t have any other underlying conditions. Why did she faint?
Amy, who witnessed the whole process, stepped forward to explain, “Mr. Flynn, I’m not entirely sure, but Ms. Miller seems to have somnambulism.”
Hearing this, Howard’s brows furrowed deeply, looking somewhat sinister. He glanced at Hervey and said, “Check the surveillance.”
Hervey replied, “Yes, sir”
The convalescent home naturally had surveillance with night vision capabilities. From the footage, Howard saw the whole thing. Rosie indeed had somnambulism.
What surprised him even more was that when Rosie dleepwalked, it seemed like she was treating the pillow as a child.
“Mr. Flynn,” the doctor said, “We’ve given Ms. Miller an injection, and she’s on oxygen now. She’s a bit better now.”
Howard replied, “Good.” He went to the bedroom, sat down by the bed, and quietly gazed at Rosie’s pale face. He was thinking about the circumstances under which Rosie had given birth to Bobby back then.
He thought, ‘She has a husband; how could her husband allow her to have a child? After that, she had abandoned lobby!
Howard’s brows were deeply furrowed; he didn’t understand. Rosie could have chosen not to have Bobby. Thinking about how Rosie had cuddled the pillow in her sleep. Howard let out a soft sigli
Maternal instinct was a woman’s nature. Surely, when Rosie abandoned Bobby, she must have felt some reluctance. Her somnambulism was probably triggered by that.
Howard raised his hand and rubbed his temples. He thought it was he who had caused Rosie to become like this.
On the bed, Rosie seemed uncomfortable in her sleep and raised her hand to pull out the oxygen tube.
Howard stiffened and quickly held her hand. In a low, gentle voice, he said, “Don’t move. Breathe in some oxygen; ill make you feel better. As he spoke, he gently parted her shoulder, just like he had done before to comfort her.
Gradually. Rosie calmed down.
Howard’s lips curved slightly as he held her hand without letting go. When dawn broke, Howard left the convalescent home. Instead of going home, he went to see a psychiatrist to consult about somnambulism.
The doctor explained, “If somnambulism is mild, paying attention to diet and rest can help self–regulate and improve the condition. Medication. can be used appropriately if needed. If it’s severe, then psychological counseling is necessary. Mr. Flynn, what’s the situation with the patient you mentioned”
Howard was at a loss for words and shook his head. He had just found out that Rosie had somnambulism and knew nothing else.
The doctor asked, “Is it convenient for the patient to come here!”
Howard shook his head again. He wasn’t sure if Rosie was even aware of her condition. If he were to bring her, what reason could he give? After all, he wasn’t anyone special to her
The doctor had no choice but to suggest, “How about I prescribe some medication first, and you can observe the patient?”
Howard could manage that. Since Rosie was staying at the convalescent home, observation was relatively easy. He replied, “Alright, prescribe the medication.
The doctor said, “Sure, Mr. Flynn.”
Rosie woke up feeling extremely tired.
“Ms. Miller, you’re awake,” Amy said as she helped Rosic sit up, “Are you feeling any better?“
Rosie blinked blankly. She asked, “What’s wrong with me? Should I not feel good?”
y was surprised. She asked. “Ms. Miller, don’t you remember what happened last night at all!”
Amy
Rosse shook her head, even more confused. She asked, “What happened?”
Amy glanced at Howard, who was silent nearby. Howard shook his head at her. Amy understood his meaning
She helped Rosie sit properly. “Last night, when you got up to use the restroom, I came to assist you. But as soon as you stood up, you suddenly fainted, which scared me to death,” Amy said while patting her chest.
Rosie asked, “Did that happen?” She couldn’t recall at all. Rubbing her temple, she said, “I don’t remember anything. Did 1 faint? How could that be?”
She furrowed her brows, muttering to herself, “I’ve always been quite healthy. I rarely get up at night to use the restroom.
Amy glanced at Howard again. Then she helped Rosie get up and head towards the bathroom. She said, “Ms. Miller, let me help you get ready for the day. Breakfast is prepared.”
Rosic said, “Okay.”“”
Howard stood in the same spot, silent and pensive. It seemed that Rosie was unaware of her sleepwalking issue. When he left, Rosie had already finished getting ready and was sitting at the dining table.
Amy accompanied Rosie during breakfast, with her medication placed beside her. Amy said,” Ms. Miller, make sure to take your medicine after
“Medicine! What medicine? Rosie asked and paused in her actions.
“Didn’t you faint last night?” Amy explained, “The doctor prescribed some nutritional supplements for you.”
Rosie nodded and said, “Alright.” She was still puzzled, muttering. “It is strange, how could I have fainted?” In the afternoon, Rosie was basking in the sun in the courtyard when it became a bit noisy.
Amy brought Rosie some refreshments. She said, “Ms. Miller, have some water.”
Rosie replied. “Thank you.” Holdin
Holding the cup, she tilted her face to the left and asked, “What’s going on over there?”
Amy explained, “Someone has moved in next door.
Rosie nodded. Since she had moved in, she had been the only one living in this row of townhouses. It was quiet, sure, but also too lonely.
She wondered what kind of person had moved in and if they would be easy to get along with.
