Under Your Nose

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Sunlight shone through the window, casting a warm glow on Mr Luo, a thin sheet pulled up to his chest. His pale face was beginning to gain some colour.

There was a smile etched on his face as he stared at the bouquet of lilies carefully arranged into a vase by the window.

The cool breeze amplifying the scent of the flowers, drowning out the stench of disinfectants used in cleaning the room.

Just then door burst open with a bang, shattering the serenity. Mrs Luo, dressed in an elegant yet casual dress, rushed in, her phone clutched tightly in her hand.

Her carefully styled hair had a few fringes framing her face.

"Honey! You won't believe what I just found out!" she exclaimed, her voice a touch too loud for the confines of the room. The slam of the door made Mr Luo flinch. A disapproving frown made its way on his face.

"Dear, keep your voice down," he cautioned gently. "We are not the only ones on this floor."