Leo
I drove back to Langose Hospital in silence. When I reached it, I stepped into Kayden's room.
The atmosphere was completely different from the tension I'd left behind earlier.
My mother and Gabriella were surprisingly in the room laughing warmly with Kayden, who was holding Starlight.
The sound of their laughter filled the space and I decided to pretend as if everything was fine with me.
I forced a small, polite smile onto my face and slipped back into my usual self.
"You three are making far too much noise here," I said dryly. "The other patients might develop elevated cortisol levels from all this excitement."
Everyone turned toward me. Before they could respond, I continued, "I've just checked Kayden's latest vitals. His inflammatory markers are down, pain levels are manageable, and his mobility is improving faster than expected. He's cleared for discharge."
The room erupted in excited shouts and cheers.
