Dallie stared at the old man who sat across from her. The food was already in front of them, and they started to eat. His driver, a man in his forties, sat at another table and was eating peacefully.
‘So, he was about to cross the street where the car was waiting for him earlier, and he just collapsed.’
“May I know why you were in the hospital, Loïc?” she asked gently, after he asked her why she was there and sympathized with her.
“Oh, well, that I had to ask for some information, since I’ve just arrived yesterday. I might need some medical attention for my high blood pressure.”
“Oh, I understand.” She nodded in understanding. “Aside from your driver, you’re here alone?”
He smiled without humor. “Apparently, that’s the case for now.”
“You don’t have a family here?” she asked curiousl
