Harlan, when you have the chance, please express my sincere gratitude to Zoe for her assistance. I genuinely appreciate her help.”
Harlan nodded in agreement, acknowledging my request.
The visit came to an end shortly thereafter. The caregiver kindly reminded me, “Miss Clarkson, it’s not advisable for your health to spend too much time outside. It’s best to return to your ward now.”
Harlan glanced at his watch and concurred, “It’s getting late. You should head back to your room. Rest well during your time in the hospital. I’LL make sure to take good care of Elena.”
Harlan waved at Elena and gently informed her, “Elena, it’s time for us to go home now.”
Elena bid farewell to her newfound friends with a smile. Then, she rushed over and embraced me tightly. “Mommy, please take good care of yourself. Harlan and I will come to visit you in a few days.”
“Okay.”
I bid them farewell and said my goodbyes to both of them.
Once Harlan and Elena departed, the caregiver kindly assisted me in walking back to my ward. As we made our way back, a sudden realization struck me that I hadn’t encountered Caleb throughout the day. Curiosity piqued, I asked the caregiver, “Did Caleb mention when he would return?”
With a gentle smile, the caregiver responded, “He has actually been in the hospital all along. He has refrained from appearing to avoid any disruptions to your peace and comfort.”
Was that really the case? I had the impression that Caleb had gone to visit Janiya instead.
I requested the caregiver, “Could you please take me to him? I would like to express my gratitude to Caleb in person.”
I felt grateful for the opportunity to see Elena today.
As such, I acknowledged the importance of extending my gratitude to
Caleb for his contribution.
The caregiver nodded in agreement, affirming, “Certainly, please follow me.
The caregiver dutifully accompanied me to a room and then departed after saying, “He is inside the room. You may go in.”
With the door to the VIP room left open, I proceeded to enter without hesitation once the caregiver had departed.
As I prepared to call out to Caleb, I noticed that he was engaged in a video call with someone.
I opted not to interrupt him and chose to remain silent.
Due to the distance and unclear view of Caleb’s phone screen, I could only tell he was speaking with a boy.
“Harry, how was your day? Did you behave well at home?” There was a softness in the way Caleb spoke to this boy.
Harry? I felt a sense of confusion wash over me.
At that moment, a weary voice of a boy resonated through the video,
saying, “It was okay. I really miss you. When will you come back?”
