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here? Ms.
At the doorway stood Howard, who had rushed over. Amy wasn’t surprised to see him. She nodded and said, “Hendrix, what brings you h
Miller, it’s Hendrix
“Hendris…” Rosie was a little surprised; it had been a few days since they last mer. He had helped her again at that time.
Howard looked at both Amy and Rovic. “May 1 come in?”
Of course Roste paused for a moment. Please come in.”
“Thank you.”
Rosie got up from the sofa and looked at him. “What brings you here at this hour? I thought you had been discharged. In recent days, she hadn’t seen him, and it had been unusually quiet next door
“Not quite discharged. Howard said as he moved closer, lowering his gaze to her face. Tve been busy during the day, but I still have my room here.”
“Ah…” Rosic smiled and nodded.
“Hendrix,” Amy chimed in, have you had dinner yet! I w was just about to head to the dining hall to bring some of Ms. Miller’s favorite dishes. If you haven’t eaten yet why not join us! It’s Ms. Miller’s birthday today.
“Is it Howards eyes lit up. “What a lucky coincidence for me; I won’t refuse then
“Lovely P
Please keep M. Miller company while I’m away”
Once Amy left, silence filled the room. Rosie lifted her arm slightly. “Please, have a sear
“Hmm. Howard replied as he sat down. Rosie frowned. ‘Didn’t Hendrix’s “Hmmm sound strangely familiar?”
“What
are you thinking about? Howard asked, noticing she seemed a bit thinner. “Haven’t been eating properly the past couple of days?”
Rosie was taken aback. “You can tell that
“Your chin is sharper. Howard said, guessing her thoughts. “Are you dieting? Trying to lose weight?”
Not at all” Rosie smiled gently. “I haven’t been trying; I just haven’t had much of an appetite
Howard understood; her eyes told a story. He had always been reserved and was even less good at comforting girls. Today is your birthday; cheer up
Kour th
thought it was inappropriate to allow too much sadness in front of someone she wasn’t really close to, and she nodded with a smile. “Alright.” After a brief wait, An
Amy returned with a busy group pushing a food cart. Although Rosie couldn’t see, she sensed the commotion and looked at Howard in confusion “What’s going out”
rry, Howard reassured her, lowering his gaze with a faint smile. “They’ve come to deliver the meal.”
“Dont worry,
Konur was even more surprised. Did Amy really order so much?”
“It’s your burthalay,” Howard explained. The nursing home offers special treats for birthday celebrants.”
“Is that put” Ponar
and her brad, realizing this place was a high–end nursing home, which seemed fitting. “Have you ever enjoyed this kind of
Howard pudded “Yes. They’ve prepared a cake
“Really?” Rosie’s eyes widened “ge or four
Howard smiled. “You’ll faut sough
Amy had already prepared the meal. “Ms. Miller, Hendrix, please come and eat?
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“Alright.” Howard hesitated before taking Rosie’s hand. Rosie was momentarily stunned. Before she could say anything. Howard said, “Amy is busy I’ll lead you over.
“Oh… Rosie nodded, letting him guide her to the dining area. Though she was blind, she felt Hendrix carefully looking out for her, pulling out a chair and helping her sit down. “Thank you”
dining room.
Amy smiled at Howard before leaving the room, leaving just the two of them. The room was dimly lit except for the wall lights in the dining On the cherry wood table, a candle holder created a warm glow, muking the atmosphere peaceful.
To take care of Rosie. Howard sat in a chair beside hers, the soft candlelight shining on her face. Howard swallowed hard without realizing at and poured two glasses of red wine from a decanter on the table.
“What is this?” Rosic smelled. Is it red wine?
“Indeed.” Howard nodded. “It’s your birthday, you should have a little.”
“Sounds good”
“Here.” Howard took her hand and placed the wine glass in h
s in her palm. “Hold it carefully.
Rosie smiled. “You’re even more of a worrier than
Amy: I may be blind, but I can certainly hold a glass”
“It’s my fault” Howard gently lifted his glass to lightly clink against hers. “Happy birthday”
Rosie paused, feeling a flicker of emotion. “Thank you” She cradled her glass and took a sip. This wine…. “What’s wrong?” Howard frowned, “Don’t you like it?
Rosse shook her head. “Is it Lafite from 1966
“Indeed” Howard nodded, a bit surprised. “You can tell? Do you know a lot about red wine?”
uy whose family owned a vineyard, so we had
“Not really” Rosie smiled. “When I was younger, I lived abroad with my mother. She later married a guy a private winery at home”
She said this a bat shyly. “I was a child back then, and I didn’t know any better; I drank red wine like it was water. So I guess I learned a thing or
Seeing her bright smile, a slight shadow passed over Howard’s elegant features. Rosie had also been raised comfortably, and if she had never him her life might have been one of continuous peace. Yet those years had been tough for her.
never met
Setting down his glass, Howard served her some food, cutting her meat into bite–sized pieces. “Take your time to eat. If there’s anything you like, just let me know and I’ll serve you more”
“Alright.” Rosie are
are slowly.
Noticing that her appetite was decent, Howard couldn’t help but smile. “Leave some room, there’s still
still birthday cake to enjoy lat
Later
Rose exclaimed softly, her eyes curvi
curving into crescent moons. “So there really is a caker
I’ll be here to help
you blow out the candles and cut the cake
“Mon.” Rosie agreed cheerfully, setting down her spoon and using her palms to support herself on the table as she tried to rise. “Hendrix, where’s Amy! Could you help me call her?”
“Amy has gone to rest? Howard held onto h
her arm. “Is there something you need? I can help.”
“I need to use the restroom… Rosie’s cheeks flushed slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed
Howard, however, remained unfazed. “I’m not sure where Amy has gone either Concerned that she might stumble, he pulled out her chair, taking her hand in his I’ll take you there…
Her hand–delicate and soft–fit perfectly in his grip.
