Chapter Fifty-six

“Morning, Miss Lane, Mr. Fraser,” greeted the middle-aged doctor. “I reckon you’ll have to inform your bodyguard that doctors have all access to see their patients whenever needed.”

“Of course,” said Derek with an apologetic smile. “I’ll let him know.”

“Great. I’m Doctor Kelly, by the way. It’s good to see that you’re awake now, Miss Lane. How are you feeling?”

“Tired,” she replied.

“That’s normal. How’s your breathing?”

“Ok. I think I feel pretty good now,” she said confidently. “When can I leave?”

“For now, we’ll place you on observation just to make sure that you are truly ok, and if your vitals remain steady for the rest of the day, you’ll be discharged this time tomorrow. How’s that?”

She shrugged. “Sounds good to me.”

“Awesome. I’ll send in a nurse to check your vitals and update your chart. The breakfast menu is on the bedstand, so feel free to let her know what you’ll be having and it will be sent up right away.”

“Thank you,” she smiled.

“We could swap that hospital meal for s