After several more assurances, Davina reluctantly agreed, urging Nicole to take care before ending the call.
After ending the call, Nicole glanced up to find Rhett still present.
âMr.
Bates, you can head home now.
Iâm feeling much better and should be able to manage on my own soon.
â
Nicole didnât want to burden Davina further, especially knowing she had been working hard.
Feeling improved, she felt capable of handling things independently.
But Rhett countered, âThat wonât do.
Besides, youâve already mentioned someone would take you home.
Leaving you behind was not an option.
I should drive you home to ensure youâre safely back.
â
Nicole couldnât suppress a laugh at his reasoning.
Rhettâs cheerful demeanor was comforting, and his presence was oddly relaxing.
âAlright then.
â Nicole relented.
She had already relied on his kindness, so allowing him to assist until the end seemed fitting.
Considering a token of gratitude for Rhett, Nicole pondered that money seemed too impersonal, and she doubted Rhett would accept it.
She resolved to select a thoughtful gift instead.
Rhett maintained a professional demeanor, rarely accepting anything beyond his agreed fees.
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However, Nicole felt indebted to him for his numerous acts of assistance.
As the IV drip concluded, Rhett summoned a nurse to remove the needle and then fetched a wheelchair for Nicole.
Observing the wheelchair, Nicole hesitated, stating, âIs that really necessary?â Feeling considerably better, she didnât believe she required it.
However, Rhett insisted.
âItâs better for you to sit.
It would be inconvenient for me to provide support, and the wheelchair offers more convenience.
â
Rhett respected personal boundaries, refraining from unnecessary physical contact, a quality Nicole appreciated.
His actions were always impeccably balanced.
Thus, Nicole acquiesced and settled into the wheelchair as Rhett guided her toward the elevator.
However, just as the doors opened, a commotion erupted from behind.
âMake way! Make wayâ¦â a voice called out.
Before Rhett could maneuver, a male nurse hurried through the corridor, accompanying a visibly intoxicated man.
The intoxicated man emitted a strong odor of alcohol, unmistakably inebriated.
Deciding against sharing the elevator with the drunk man, Rhett turned to Nicole, suggesting, âLetâs wait for the next one.
â
Nicole concurred with a nod as Rhett started to guide her away.
However, before they could retreat, the intoxicated man unexpectedly lunged toward Nicole.
In a protective reflex, Rhett raised his arm to shield her.
The intoxicated man seized Rhettâs arm, sinking his teeth in.
âUmm⦠Yummyâ¦â he mumbled incoherently as he bit down.