The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1815

Bertha felt a bit embarrassed by Ellinor's constant curtsey, and she waved her hands dismissively. "Oh, Ellinor, you're too polite! Your mom and I are best buddies. I'm just doing what any friend would do."

Ellinor thanked her again. "And thank you for looking out for my mom all these years as well as shielding her from the Howard family's harassment."

Bertha sighed and helped Ellinor up. "Alright, Ellinor. I appreciate your gratitude, but don’t stand on ceremony, or I'll get mad."

Ellinor nodded and straightened up, not wanting to make Bertha uncomfortable.

She glanced at the black-suited men guarding the door and asked Bertha, "Bertha, I saw these men moving my mom's belongings. Is she being discharged? But her injuries don't seem to have healed."

Bertha looked a bit downcast at this. "She's not being discharged. Marlinie insisted on moving to another hospital. I just finished the paperwork for her transfer. If you hadn't arrived, we'd already be on our way to the other hospital."

Ellinor looked puzzled. "But this hospital has the best medical facilities; why change hospitals?"

Bertha explained, "Your mother wanted to leave, but I was worried about her injuries and refused. However, she insisted on transferring at the very least. And it's all because..."

Ellinor seemed to understand. "Because that Howard man is also in this hospital, right? My mom's afraid of being found."

Bertha sighed and nodded. "Yes, indeed. I told your mom that as long as I'm here, the Howard family won't be able to get to her. But she's so scared that she can't sleep at night. Seeing her like this isn't good for her recovery, so I agreed to help her transfer."

Ellinor understood. "Alright, that makes sense. Let's let her rest and recover before transferring. But she's sleeping now, so let's wait until she wakes up."

Bertha looked surprised. "She's asleep? That's great! She's barely slept these past few days. I was really worried. It seems like seeing you has relaxed her a bit; that's why she could fall asleep."

"She must be exhausted." Ellinor said with concern etched across her face.