RankNovelChapter 878: Later, when Elissa woke up, she felt drained.
"Miss Holland, thank goodness you're awake," the caregiver said, helping her sit up. "How are you feeling?" Elissa blinked, confused. "What happened to me?" "You don't remember anything?" the caregiver asked, surprised.
Elissa shook her head. "No... Did something happen?" The caregiver glanced at Ernest, who stood silently nearby. He gave her a small shake of the head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtUnderstanding, she smiled gently. "You got up in the night to use the bathroom, and I cto assist you. But as soon as you stood, you fainted. You scared the life out of me." "Really? I just fainted?” Elissa looked puzzled, rubbing her temples. "That doesn't sound like me. I'm usually in good health. I hardly ever get up at night." The caregiver helped her to the bathroom. "Cfreshen up, Miss Holland. Breakfast is ready." "Alright," she replied.
Ernest remained quiet, watching them leave the room.
It was clear Elissa had no memory of the episode. She didn't even know she had a sleepwalking condition.
By the tElissa finished washing up and was seated at the dining table, he had already left.
Her medication was placed beside her.
"Miss Holland, don't forget to take your medicine," the caregiver reminded her.
"Medicine?" Elissa asked. "What for?" "You fainted last night," the caregiver said smoothly. "The doctor prescribed snutritional supplements." "Oh, okay." Elissa nodded, still confused. “It's just strange, though. Why did I faint?" That afternoon, she sat outside, enjoying the sunlight in the garden. The air buzzed with activity.
The caregiver brought her a cup of water. "Miss Holland, have swater." "Thank you." Elissa turned toward the noise. "What's happening over there?" "Someone just moved into the neighboring house," the caregiver said. "Ah." Elissa nodded thoughtfully.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUntil now, she had been the only resident in that row of townhouses. It had been quiet-peaceful, but a little lonely.
She wondered what kind of person had moved in-and if they were someone she could get along with.
Elissa didn't care much for boisterous crowds, but since they'd soon be neighbors, frequent encounters were inevitable.
Besides, the rehabilitation center often felt too still; a friendly voice to break the silence might be a welcchange.
With that thought, she asked the caregiver, "Who's the new arrival? How old are they? is it an elderly lady, alyounger one, or maybe someone my age?" The caregiver stifled a laugh. “Miss Holland, hasn't it crossed your mind it could be a man?" Why leap to the assumption it was a woman?
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