Soft footsteps echoed as Leon reached the center of the stairway leading to the VIP room on the third floor.
Murmurs rose from the left where a wall separated the hallway, but the nurses muted their voices the instant they saw Leon's face.
The green-robed nurse turned a soft gaze to Leon and then to the white-robed nurse with a faint voice. "Isn't that Li Mei's son and the little girl's brother?"
The white-robed nurse placed a hand on her lips upon seeing Leon's eyes move in their direction.
'Why is everyone looking at me with a mixture of surprise and sympathy?' He exhaled once and climbed the last stair.
Sterilized air crashed into his face as he moved past Room 512, lifting the strand of hair plastered on his forehead.
Doctor Mike blinked upon reaching Room 514 and stopped. He pushed the door open and straightened his posture as Leon pulled to a halt.
