James turned around and left.
The director shouted behind him, “Lydia is a decent woman! She’ll make a lovely wife!”
James ignored him and returned to Thea’s ward.
Running around the hospital the whole night had exhausted him. He lay back against sofa and gently massaged his temples.
While he was taking care of his business, Thea did not sleep at all.
“Honey, can you come over and have a conversation with me?” Thea tried once again to talk to James.
James raised his head and looked at her.