Sheila lay back down on her hospital bed and pulled out her phone to send a quick message.

Henry, noticing that Timothy was still standing in the hallway, tugged his sleeve and whispered, "Dad, aren't you going in to see Miss Sheila?"

She's hurt. You should at least check on her.

Jessica was fast asleep in the other room, her IV freshly hooked up. It would be a while before the nurse needed to change her drip.

Timothy and Henry entered Sheila's room together.

Sheila looked up as they came in, her voice soft but warm. "Timothy, Henry."

With an effort, she tried to sit up.

Timothy crossed the room in a few strides, grabbed a pillow, and gently tucked it behind her back to help her sit more comfortably.

Watching Timothy's caring gestures, Sheila felt a fresh wave of bitterness wash over her. He was still so gentle with her-yet she knew his heart was no longer hers alone.

She couldn't let things go on like this.

How could their love possibly make room for anyone else?

Once the pillow was in place, Timothy steadied her by the shoulders and eased her back. Henry leaned over the side of the bed, worry etched across his small face. "Miss Sheila, are you feeling any better? Does it still hurt?"

Henry's hair, her expression tender. "With you worrying about me, it

it

scars. Last time I got hurt, your dad brought me some special scar ointment

of his mother, Henry's smile faded.

made him clench his fists. Unless his mom apologized first, he wasn't about

barely been around lately. If it weren't for Miss Sheila keeping him company, he'd have been

He was still angry.

wasn't going to

Jessy to come home, and now she's sick again People are at their most vulnerable when they're ill. You should

Timothy nodded. "Alright."

Timothy was relieved to see

expected Timothy to actually take her at her word and leave

heart sank all over

Sheila, you just said people are at their most vulnerable when they're sick. Aren't you unwell, too? Dad should've stayed a little longer with you before running

up with a bright smile. "But don't

Jessica's room. She was still asleep, eyes closed, breathing

sat down

quiet,

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