Chapter 495

"Oh, you mean the haunted house actor?" asked the nurse. After Grace nodded, the nurse said, "Room 41." Grace thanked her and headed to the room with a gift basket. With the holidays approaching, the hospital was quiet, as most patients had been discharged. It was understandable. Nobody wanted to spend Christmas in a hospital, after all. This particular actor had it rough. Instead of celebrating the holidays at home, he was stuck in a hospital bed. Grace peeked into the ward. When she saw no other visitors, she knocked before entering. The actor lay in bed watching a horror movie on his phone with one hand connected to an IV. When Grace appeared, he nearly dropped the phone on his face. He cursed and clutched his blanket in fear. Grace quickly held up both hands in surrender and said, "Don't be scared! I'm not here to fight. I promise I'm not here to hurt you!" The actor would never forget the visitor who had given him that shoulder throw. Grace stepped forward and placed the frui