"I am sorry, I should not tease," she said, grinning. She really was just teasing; she didn't mean to pressure him. Teasing and smiling made her feel alive.
So did the warm air that hit her face as they exited the hospital. "Thank you, madame, for your help. I think we can take it from here," Fantine told the nurse, squeezing Valjean's hand as he stopped. "I will wait here on this bench for the car."