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.

in front of her made her pause. That familiar figure was

surprised, Camila walked up to him.

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

said her condition is stable now. She should be able to leave the hospital in a few days," Camila

"That's

lowered her gaze, with

inside her. Choking up,

been coughing then, but I didn't think too much of it. If only I had taken her to the

led to

pneumonia."

shoulder, soothingly saying, "You

so don't

on yourself."

into his embrace, letting her lean on his shoulder. His embrace

had a long day. Let

home to

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