Ariana glanced at it and touched her locks.

"Isn't it normal to lose hair? No biggie.”

Just then, Theodore walked into the ward. Sarah and Sonia exchanged glances, tacitly excused themselves, grabbed their bags, and made a hasty retreat.

Dinner time had arrived, and Theodore brought a meal for Ariana, spoon-feeding her directly.

Ariana was taken aback and said, "My hand isn't hurt! I can eat on my own."