Just then, Cole spoke up, "Cami, you just head back and rest easy. I'll stay here and keep an eye on things."

He turned slightly, whispering to Camila, "You've got to give me a chance to show off a bit."

Camila paused, then nodded in understanding. "Alright, I really appreciate it, Cole. Knowing you're with Mom puts my mind at ease."

Claire overheard their conversation and frowned slightly, saying, "Cole, you should head back too. I'm okay here."

Cole shook his head with a smile. "Claire, stop trying to send me away. Business at the shop has been slow lately anyway, so I might as well stay here with you and take a break."

Claire no longer insisted, just sighed softly, "Alright then. Stay if you must."

Cole gave Camila a triumphant smile.

"Thank you, Cole. Call me if you need anything."

"No problem," Cole responded.

Camila adjusted the blanket over her mother, placed a glass of water by the bed, and after confirming with the doctor that her mother's condition was stable, she finally left the hospital with peace of mind.

hospital, the sight in front of her made her pause. That familiar figure was standing quietly at the hospital

surprised, Camila walked up to

broke into a gentle smile. "I was worried about you. How's

stable now. She should be able

nodded. "That's good

her

inside her. Choking up,

been coughing then, but I didn't think too much of it. If

led to such

pneumonia."

He gently patted her shoulder, soothingly saying, "You can't blame yourself. Getting

don't be

on yourself."

embrace, letting her lean on his shoulder. His embrace was warm and solid, as if he could hold

had a long day. Let

to rest,"

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