The doctor gave a few instructions to the nurse before frowning at Ernest, "As her family member, you didn't know she was allergic to lilies? Severe allergies can lead to shock! What kind of family member are you?"
Ivana, now able to breathe again, glanced at Ernest before closing her eyes and turning her back to him. She didn't want to see him or talk to him right now, she was utterly drained.
"I … I didn't mean to, Ivana. Don't be mad at Ernest. I bought the flowers. It has nothing to do with him." Sydney sobbed softly, her voice dripping with artificial innocence.
Ivana found it irritating. She turned her back to them, ignoring her entirely.
Ernest said, "Ivana, Sydney already apologized. She meant well. Aren't you going too far?"
"Ernest, stop. It's my fault," Sydney murmured weakly.
"Ivana!" Ernest grabbed Ivana's arm, flipping her over forcefully.
Ivana, who had barely recovered, was still as pale as a sheet. Ernest froze for a second.
Sydney clutched his arm, "Ernest, Ivana just woke up. It's only natural she'd be upset. After all, it's my fault. She lost a toe and now she's … now she's disabled. It's understandable for her to have a bad temper."