章 31: Her Contributions

After the white tablet entered her mouth, it immediately emitted a refreshing, cool sensation.

Her itching throat seemed to be wrapped in fresh water, and it felt much better.

Mrs. Olsen swallowed the tablet without drinking water.

"Cough...."

She started coughing again.

She smiled bitterly. Just now, for a fleeting moment, she almost thought the tablet was working.

What a wishful thinking.

Mrs. Olsen lay in bed and closed her eyes.

She has been dealing with chronic neurotic coughing for over two decades. She had taken numerous medicines and consulted so many experts over the years, but it hadn't gotten any better…

…

"Shirley? Shirley! Wake up!"

Mrs. Olsen slowly opened her eyes and saw Taylor standing next to her bed, the entire room bright as day.

Were the hospital's incandescent lights so bright?

Feeling a bit confused, she asked, "What time is it?"