Chapter 6 : 95 EX 55 vouchers " When you shower , wrap your arm in plastic wrap and don't mess with those blisters . Let ' em heal on their own to keep scars at bay , " Allen said , his warm brown eyes catching the light , practically sparkling with quiet care . Matilda gave a small nod and stood up , her hair grazing Allen's chin . The faint scent of her shampoo mixed with the clean , sun - baked smell of his clothes hit her . Her heart did a little flip . They were standing way too close . She quickly stepped to the side . Out of the corner of her eye , she caught Allen's hand at his side clench , then relax , like he was just as thrown off as she was . Matilda kept her face neutral , but Allen piped up again . " Oh , and one more thing - don't rub or press on it . " Get some rest , eat right , and load up on protein and vitamins . Think milk , lean meat , fish , and fresh fruit like cherries or peaches . Can't go wrong with those ." Matilda's brow quirked . Allen clamped his mouth shut . ' Is she annoyed ? Am I being a nag ? ' He hadn't even gotten to half the stuff he wanted to say . Matilda hid a smirk , thinking , ' If Dr. Saunders dishes out this much advice to every patient , Kathy's not waiting for a check - up - she's headed straight for a pine box . ' " Thanks , Dr. Saunders , I- " she started , but before she could finish , Brandon grabbed her wrist , hard . His sharp eyes flicked over Allen as he tugged her toward the ER exit . Matilda tried to pull free but couldn't . She twisted back , calling out , " Dr. Saunders , please , handle things ! " Outside the ER , Matilda yanked her arm from Brandon's grip with a scowl . His face darkened . " What's Allen doing here ? " Matilda had no interest in hashing things out with Brandon unless it was about their divorce . She turned to leave , but he grabbed her again , his voice sharp . " I asked you something . " " You gonna keep this up ? " Matilda shot back , her breath coming fast . Patients and their families nearby started staring , some even pulling out their phones to record . Not wanting to drag Allen into their mess , Matilda kept her tone flat . " I ran into him yesterday at Domburgh Cemetery . I saved his kid ." Brandon's expression softened a touch . So that was why Matilda could get Allen to show up - she was cashing 9:14 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 6 in a favor . ... : For a second , he'd thought there was something sketchy going on . " Brandon , what's happening ? Is Matilda there ? " Shelby's voice chirped from nearby . 95 55 vouchers Matilda glanced at Brandon's left hand . His phone screen was lit up , the call timer ticking next to " Shelby ." She let out a dry laugh and walked off . No way was she sticking around for their little " brother - sister " charade . Brandon answered Shelby's call , his mind half elsewhere . Matilda was headed to the hospital cafeteria . It hit him - she never touched airplane food . She probably hadn't eaten since breakfast . Back in the day , he'd always have her favorite snacks ready when he picked her up . She'd hug him tight , saying how good it felt to be thought of . Now that he was icing her out , he believed she must be feeling pretty low . " No need to worry , Mom and I are good . Grab some dinner with Lola and crash early , " Brandon said into the phone , his voice soft , like he was talking to a kid . But his sharp eyes stayed glued to the cafeteria's direction . ' Keep giving Matilda the cold shoulder , and when she's got no one left , she'll come around to Shelby ,' he thought . ***** The Saints International Hospital cafeteria was calm and clean , almost cozy . Matilda sipped her fish soup , her thoughts drifting . ' Edwina's husband is from Itera City , a doctor ... and last night , I ran into Allen at Domburgh Cemetery . Could Allen be Edwina's husband ? ' She set her spoon down , wiped her mouth, and headed to the surgical ward . There , she spotted Shelby , eyes wet with tears , talking to Brandon . He was cupping her face in his hands , looking at her like she was his whole world . Matilda's mind flicked back to when Brandon - cool , high - and - mighty Mr. Grimes - had chased her , swearing , " If I've got you , I'll never lay a hand on another woman . " Those words had made her heart race back then . Now , watching him touch another woman's face , she felt nothing . Not even a ripple . She found a seat where she could chill , far from the drama . But Shelby clocked her and came over , all fake concern . " Hey , where'd you disappear to earlier ? " 9:14 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 6 : Matilda shot her a look . " Back off before I lose my cool ." ( 95 ) 55 vouchers Shelby didn't flinch . " Don't get mad . I just thought it was a shame you didn't walk Kathy to the OR . " " A shame ? What , you think she's not coming out of there ? You're acting like it's her last goodbye , " Matilda fired back . Shelby's eyes reddened , her voice shaking . " How can you say something so awful about Aunt Kathy ? " Brandon marched over , a flash of disgust in his eyes as he slung an arm around Shelby and led her to a seat far from Matilda . Matilda was more than happy with that . The surgery seemed to take forever , so she pulled out her phone and texted Cassandra . It read : [ Head to Rose Villa , crack my safe , and sell all the jewelry . Check the bedroom trash for my wedding ring - if it's there , sell it too . Also , list Rose Villafor 300 million , ASAP . ] Cassandra , a Domburgh local , only had her grandpa left , living at the House of Heart . She'd been with Matilda since graduating college five years ago and was now her go - to person . The surgical ward's lights dimmed , and Allen , in olive - green scrubs , stepped out first . Brandon and Shelby swarmed him . " Dr. Saunders , how's my mom ? " Allen didn't even glance their way . His calm eyes , framed by silver glasses , found Matilda standing in the back , her expression asking the question . He pulled off his mask , his voice steady . " Surgery went smooth , and we got her in during the critical six - hour window . She should be fine , no issues ." With that , he joined the other doctors leaving the OR , already talking shop about the procedure . Shelby squealed , throwing her arms around Brandon's neck . " I knew it ! Aunt Kathy's got luck on her side ! " Brandon hugged her back , grinning . " Yup , You've got the Midas touch . " Matilda's eyes glinted with cold amusement . ' Let those two idiots cling to each other - they can hold hands all the way to hell .' Her gaze shifted to Allen . He was so tall , his shadow loomed large against the white hospital walls . After a second's thought , she jogged after him . " Dr. Saunders ," she called . He paused , letting the other doctors pass into the changing room . Turning slightly , he waited for her . Matilda stepped closer , her cool eyes catching a flicker of light . " This might sound out of nowhere , but ... 9:14 Mon , Oct 13 Chapter 6 you're from Itera City . " What were you doing at Domburgh Cemetery with your daughter ? " 田