Hans held Violette's hand gently. “Vio, I'm sorry. My behavior was outrageous. If you had apologized to Irene, this wouldn't have happened.” He was still blaming Violette for what had happened.
“Just forget it. Irene has forgiven you, as long as you are nice to her, she will forget about this problem.”
“Then please thank her for me, ” Violette replied with a fake sweet smile. Inside, she was gritting her teeth.
Since she would be leaving soon, Violette knew it was better not to waste her energy arguing with him.
Hans smiled softly and stroked her cheek. “As long as you behave yourself, everything will go back to the way it was. You will always be Mrs. Lombardi.” Hans pulled the blanket up around Violette and kissed her forehead. Violette turned her face away, avoiding his kiss.
“Vio...” Before Hans could ask her anything, his attention was diverted by the ringing of his cell phone.
It was a call from Irene.
"Sorry, I have to go check on Damien," he said and walked out of the hospital room.
He didn't even stay long to keep her company.
Violette lay in bed and closed her eyes. Tears streamed from the corners of her eyes. She cried until her eyes were puffy and her voice was hoarse.