Betsy found it hard to believe that he was so gentle about Sarah's offensive words and Ariana's escape.

“Very well, I shall take my leave." Betsy offered a smile and carefully made her way toward the exit, clutching her bag.

Theodore nodded slightly.

Exhaling a sigh of relief, Betsy hastily descended the stairs as soon as she stepped out of the ward.

She had perhaps never been that scared!