Chapter 37

Jolene put down her things, went back to her room, and quickly took a shower before changing into clean clothes. Finally, she knocked on Steven's door. "Come in." "Mr. Welsh, I'm here to give you your acupuncture treatment," she said, her voice hoarse. She looked visibly exhausted. Steven's gaze stayed fixed on her as she began to administer acupuncture to his legs, just as she usually did. Her once delicate, fair hands were now dry and red, standing out starkly against her pale skin. She looked completely drained. "The needles will be removed in half an hour." Jolene packed away the medicine kit and sat down nearby to wait. Steven remained silent. He watched Jolene's head bob until she eventually closed her eyes and fell asleep against the rocking chair. He retrieved a hand cream from the drawer and maneuvered his wheelchair closer. He squeezed the cool cream into his palm and gently massaged it into her hands. He suspected that Jolene must have faced some hardships at the hos