The tear fell on Joseph's finger, and even though it was slightly warm, he retracted his hand as if he had been scalded.
He shifted his gaze uneasily, only to notice that Ada's hand was bleeding.
Joseph pressed the bell on the wall and turned away coldly, "I'm leaving. Stay in the hospital by yourself. I'll take you to court for the hearing next Wednesday."
Ada looked at his retreating figure and suddenly said, "Joseph, I always thought you were a man of your word." Even though she was confirming this fact, her tone was hesitant and trembling.
Joseph didn't look back at her, but as he opened the door and left the ward, he casually said, "Ada, do I need to remind you that I lied to the priest?"
As if all her bones had been removed, Ada lay limply on the bed, tears s
