"No!"

Meanwhile, Rosalynn was heading back to Barlow's ward when Kennedi crossed her path.

Kennedi's steps were hurried, her eyes a touch redder, as though she had shed some tears.

Although intrigued, Rosalynn decided not to dwell on it.

Kennedi was a stranger to her, after all.

Upon returning to her ward, she found Barlow impeccably dressed.

He wore a shirt and a blazer.

Rosalynn's brows furrowed.

“Are you feeling cold? You look awfully pale."

Barlow glanced at her.

“I'm a patient. It's natural to feel cold and look pale.”

“If you're aware that you're unwell, why the rush to leave the hospital?"

Answering with a smile, Barlow rose to his feet, ready to depart.

Rosalynn quickly scanned the room.

"Where's Karina?"

He paused momentarily to reply, “She's out shopping for underwear for me."

Once again, a frown appeared on Rosalynn's face.

“Barlow, I need to warn you.."

"I get it. No need to drone on," Barlow cut her off, an unusual impatience tinging his voice.

Rosalynn scrutinized him.

She had grown accustomed to his playful demeanor and this sudden irritability was foreign to her.

Just then, Karina returned, a shopping bag in her grasp.