For fear that Vera Wave might accidentally touch her wound, Kris Cooper had the doctor bandage her arm tightly. She found it unsightly and had already unwrapped most of the gauze. Only a single layer remained covering the wound, secured by a bit more gauze.
"Anyway, I'll have to change the dressing tomorrow, so we can wrap it properly then." She took his arm and shook it playfully, pouting. "Kris, darling?!"
Her playful coaxing completely disarmed him, and he couldn't remain firm.
"Alright. But you have to promise we'll rebandage it properly tomorrow."
She instantly broke into a wide grin.
"Shall we go then?"
The three of them went downstairs together. The driver then took Kris Cooper and Vera Wave to the entrance of the Royal Dining Room.
Tommy Taylor opened the car door for them. Vera Wave followed Kris Cooper out. As they approached the main lobby of the Royal Dining Room, however, her lips formed a dismayed pout.
"Oh no, I forgot to bring the gift I prepared!"
