Nurse Rukmini's heart melted at the thought. "That's so kind of you, Nikhil. I'd be touched to receive a gift from you."

The nurse was left shaken and traumatized by the experience. She received immediate medical attention and support from her colleagues and hospital administration.

Before she knew it, the hospital room grew quiet, and Nikhil's hand was still holding hers. She felt a flutter in her chest, and her heart began to beat faster.