A Bitter Distraction

In the hospital ward, Valerie was lying weakly on the side of the pillow to relieve her dizziness and did not dare to move.

It was also dark in the room. None of the lights were on.

Her phone was placed just next to her pillow and she was on a video call.

Bridget was looking at her worriedly. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine," Valerie replied softly. She didn't dare to move her head too much. "I guess