Chapter 45

"That is a relief," he muttered under his breath, not wanting to sound weird but glad that what he was thinking was wrong.

"It's just a misunderstanding. He's a little sensitive, but I'm sure things will sort out once the engagement is finalized," Azalea added. Atlas nodded.

"Also, is Orion's mother in the same hospital? I mean, is she one of your patients?" she asked curiously.

"Yeah, for now she is. I'm filling in for my friend, so I'm looking after her," he replied.

"Oh! I didn't know she was hospitalized. We used to be close back in the days when my husband was alive. I guess I don't remember clearly." She rubbed her neck nervously. Atlas looked at her curiously. "For some reason, I never saw her again nor heard from her for those fifteen years. I wonder what happened between us for it to have occurred. I guess if I had kept the friendship, the kids would have been more willing to get married than they are now." Azalea gave a weak smile. Atlas seemed a little ta