There was evasion there, she was sure of it, she had heard similar tones offered by endless patients who did not want to disclose where they had come by their mysterious injuries, and had she been in a clearer state of mind Belle might have pushed. But now was not the time and, as much as she might think it a lovely idea in her head, Miss Tweedy was not really her friend and never would be.

Even on a professional level she was closer to the director of the whole hospital than she ever would be a mediwitch. It was a shame really – she rather liked the young woman.

“You certainly embody those values Miss Tweedy, I feel good as new,” she said with a smile, lying but not unkindly. She did feel better. Blood was not obviously trickling down her back and her skin did not feel like it was getting any clammier. She would do to get home at least.

Then maybe Rosamund could take a look. At least her daughter might give her a straight answer.

“Hopefully I’ll be the only member of staff you need to patch up today.”

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Lady made me sexy <3