Linda's presence exuded a natural warmth and affection towards Hana, akin to that of an elder sister, casting a soothing balm over the strained atmosphere. Rayan, observing from the sidelines with a gentle smile, silently expressed his gratitude towards Linda, a stranger whose timely arrival had averted a potential confrontation.
As Marwan conveyed the news of Rayan's impending discharge, Hana expressed her gratitude before turning her attention to Nadir's perpetual anger. "Is Nadir always so irritable?" she inquired, her brow furrowing in puzzlement. "Since the last time I saw him until today, he's been glaring at me with such hostility. I wonder why?"
Marwan offered a tentative explanation, suggesting that perhaps Nadir's anger stemmed from Hana's apparent lack of recognition. Hana's smile was tinged with sadness as she reminisced about the brightness that once shone in Nadir's eyes. "I've never encountered someone who exudes such bitterness and resentment," she mused.
"Please convey my gratitude to him," she added a hint of regret in her tone.
Turning her attention back to Rayan, Hana issued a stern admonition, her sharp gaze leaving no room for disobedience. "Don't keep me waiting too long downstairs," she admonished, her words a gentle reminder for him to prepare for their departure. With that, she made her way to settle the hospital bill, while Marwan and Linda departed with smiles and well-wishes, hopeful for a chance to meet again.
Meanwhile, from a distance, Nadir stood in silence, his gaze fixed on the departing figures, his eyes ablaze with unspoken fury and resentment.
As Hana bid farewell to Marwan and Linda, making her way to settle the hospital bill, Rayan remained behind to prepare for their departure. The tension in the air thickened as Nadir stood like an immovable wall, his dark eyes smoldering with suppressed anger.
Marwan, unable to ignore the palpable hostility, approached Nadir with a furrowed brow, his voice laced with concern. "Why all this anger towards Hana?" he inquired, his gaze searching for answers.
Nadir's response was swift and cutting, his words dripping with bitterness. "That damn traitor," he spat, his resentment bubbling to the surface. "She smiles while I burn inside."
The revelation left Marwan and Linda stunned, their expressions mirroring each other's disbelief. Marwan's voice trembled with incredulity as he sought clarification. "Hana, a traitor?" he echoed, unable to comprehend Nadir's accusation.
Nadir's gaze bore into Marwan's with unwavering intensity, his conviction unshaken. "Yes, a traitor," he affirmed, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
Linda, sensing the weight of the revelation, dared to broach a delicate question. "Were you two in a relationship before?" she ventured, her voice gentle yet probing.
Nadir's demeanor shifted slightly, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his features as he sought to downplay the significance of their connection. "Well, it's not like we were in a relationship before," he admitted reluctantly, his admission hanging in the air like a fragile thread.
With a lingering sense of disdain, Linda and Marwan departed without further comment, leaving Nadir to wrestle with his own thoughts. Marwan's parting words echoed in Nadir's mind, a bitter reminder of the unresolved tension between him and Hana.
"Oh, by the way," Marwan's voice rang in Nadir's ears, "she thanked you before leaving. She also said she doesn't know someone who breathes fire from their eyes, only someone with bright eyes."
Nadir's brow furrowed in confusion as he mulled over Marwan's words. "And who made me breathe fire from my eyes, I wonder?" he muttered to himself, his frustration evident in his tone.
With a heavy sigh, Nadir turned away, his thoughts consumed by the lingering echoes of the encounter. Resigned to the unresolved nature of their relationship, he made his way back to his work, leaving behind the tumultuous emotions that had gripped him in the hospital corridors.
Meanwhile, Hana and Rayan had already departed the hospital, making their way home where they shared a life together. As they left the confines of the hospital behind, their thoughts turned towards the future, their bond strengthened by the challenges they had faced together.
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