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After about fifteen minutes, when Lawrence had calmed down a little, Doctor Peters asked him if he would like to see Ava. He gave a positive response, then they went to Ava's ward.

She decided to give them some privacy as she knew they had things to talk about.

Immediately Doctor Peters walked out, Lawrence took slow steps towards Ava who was on the hospital bed with her eyes shut. She looked very pale and one could conclude that she was very sick. Her hair was wrapped with a sky blue scarf which matched her hospital gown. She had drips connected to her right hand.

Lawrence wasn't sure if he should wake her up or not. He eventually took a seat on the empty chair beside her bed and kept on watching her sleep. Unconsciously, he caressed her right hand which caused Ava to blink her eyes. 

"Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you up." He mumbled, guilt evident in his voice.

"You came?" She whispered, with brimming tears.

Ava was surprised he was h