Then he turned his head and spoke to Percy Stanton, "The patient is basically out of danger now. If the situation stabilizes tonight, she can be moved to the infirmary building. During the next few days, let her avoid moving around. Her back injury is quite serious, so she needs to lie down and rest for a while."
Percy Stanton nodded, not saying anything.
The doctor smiled at Percy Stanton, then left the infirmary with the other doctors.
The room became quiet again. Percy Stanton looked over at Isabel Smith lying on the hospital bed. She happened to meet his gaze, and they looked at each other for a moment. Isabel thought about her distant relationship with Percy Stanton and lowered her eyelids.
Percy Stanton looked at Isabel Smith's face for a long while, then moved his lips but didn't know what to say.
Suddenly, the room became even quieter.
After an unknown amount of time, Percy Stanton walked to the bedside, lifted his hand, and gently adjusted the quilt for Isabel Smith.