Chapter 111

Shayla looked very nervous, introducing herself immediately after Melina finished her own introductions. Melina felt slightly bewildered. Shouldn't she be the nervous one? This was her first time working as a nurse, so she didn't actually know what to do. Betty, who had passed the baton to her, had said that she just had to help with whatever the patient required. But once Shayla was done with her introductions, she didn't speak any further. Melina had no idea what she might need help with. Just like that, silence fell over the room and persisted all the way until 11:00 pm. Shayla didn't go to sleep either. She looked incredibly thirsty, yet she only drank two sips of water. Melina finally couldn't resist asking, "Are you unable to fall asleep with me here? Or do you want to drink more water?" Her sudden question startled Shayla, who grabbed her blanket nervously, looking as if she wanted to say something but didn't dare to. She was hesitant but also afraid of making Melina an