Gerald left Ariana when the female nurse he had requested arrived. In less than ten minutes, Ariana felt clean again and lay back on the bed, which had also been changed with fresh sheets and pillowcases. After the nurse left, the man entered the room again. "Are you okay? Do you want to eat something?" he asked once more. Ariana shook her head again.

"Why are you still here? Just go home," Ariana ordered softly.

"Why can't I stay here with my wife?" Gerald countered. Ariana snorted upon ...