He really asked her such a thing? Christine had thought her thoughts would be as plain as day to him at her simple gesture. But he was smiling. That was surely hint enough that he did indeed know her mind but simply wanted her to say it. She would be surprised at him acting this way if she did not know him as she does. But she did like this. It made it seem like he was certainly on the mend. And seeing him like this calmed her worrying heart.
"You know what I am thinking," she replied, giving him a smile. But she had to tell him if he asked. She would always answer his questions no matter what they are. So she simply shrugged a little as her smile turned shy. She must be honest with him. "My mind is on the wedding day I am impatient to see. Any girl would think on her wedding day when in the presence of the man she loves as much as I love you. I do so wish it could happen sooner rather than later but I want you better first. Otherwise we will be unable to enjoy our day."
If he was still ill then how could they marry? How could they celebrate as they wished?