Upon hearing this, Julissa buried her face in Jayson's arms, sobbing anew.

"No, I don't want to be seen like this in the corridor. I look so hideous. Please.”

Jayson's heart ached, and his eyes reddened. Pleading with the nurse, he swallowed his pride.

"Please, make an exception. I'll find a way to pay the fees. Can you give me more time? Don't force my wife into the corridor. Please."

The nurse hesitated for a moment, and despite feeling sympathetic, she still couldn't offer a solution.