Hidden Heart: A Saga Of Redemption

Blame To Whom?

The Doctor: (gently) We'll be keeping a close eye on her, but it's always good to have someone who knows the patient well nearby.

Victor: (nodding) I'll stay with her. I'm not going anywhere.

The Doctor: (interrupting, kindly) Just make sure you're taking care of yourself as well, Victor. You both need to get through this.

Victor: (determined) I'll be fine as long as she's okay.

[The doctor gave a final nod before heading to the door.]

The Doctor: (softly) I'll check in on you later. Rest up, Amelia. And Victor, try to get some rest too.

Victor: (nodding) Thank you, Doctor.

[As the doctor left, closing the door behind him, Victor returned to Amelia's bedside. He sat down with a deep sigh.]

Amelia: (softly) You're too good to me, you know that?

Victor: (sincerely) It's the least I can do.

Amelia: (playfully) So? Stuck with me for four more days?

Victor: What do you mean by stuck with you? More like blessed to have by your side. (smiling faintly) You know, sometimes I can't tell if you're teasing me or being serious.

Amelia: (gazing at him) Maybe it's a bit of both... Keeps you on your toes.

[Victor shook his head, a soft laugh escaping his lips as he gently squeezed her hand.]

Victor: (warmly) Well, you're going to be on bed rest, so I guess I'll have to keep myself on my toes for the both of us.

[Amelia watched as Victor settled back into his chair, his eyes were still heavy with concern. The exhaustion etched on his face was impossible to ignore, yet he hadn't shown any signs of leaving her side. But she knew that he hadn't eaten or rested properly since the afternoon.]

Amelia: (softly) Victor?

[Victor looked at her, his eyes immediately searching hers for any signs of discomfort.]

Victor: (gently) What is it? Do you need something?

Amelia: (hesitantly) Have you... eaten anything since evening?

[Victor blinked, taken aback by the question. He had been so focused on her that he hadn't even thought about food.]

Victor: (shaking his head) No, I'm fine. I'm not hungry.

[Amelia's brow furrowed slightly as she looked at him with concern.]

Amelia: (insisting) Victor, you need to eat something, at least a little.

Victor: (firmly) I'm not leaving you alone, Amelia. I can eat later.

Amelia: (gently but firmly) Victor, you have to take care of yourself too. Please, just go and get something to eat.

[Victor shook his head, his jaw set stubbornly.]

Victor: (with determination) No. I'm not going anywhere. I don't want to leave you, not even for a second.

[Amelia sighed softly, knowing how stubborn he could be. She looked at him, her eyes softened with a mix of affection and concern.]

Amelia: (softly) Victor, please. If you don't take care of yourself, how can you take care of me? Don't worry about me. There are nurse to help me.

Victor: (stubbornly) I'll be fine, Amelia. I just... I can't leave you right now.

[Amelia knew that reasoning with him wasn't going to work, so she decided to take a different approach. Her expression became more serious, and she looked at him, her voice soft but filled with emotion.]