Sophia then said, “Well, you don’t need to move then if you’re already lying down. I’ll ask the hotel staff for a key and bring in the medication for you. The sooner you eat it, the better.” She then proceeded to leave.

“Wait,” Zachary called out to her.

Sophia stopped and asked, “Yes, Zachary?”

Zachary replied, “Don’t trouble the hotel staff for a key. I’m already getting dressed. I’ll open the door for you once I’m done.”

Sophia responded, “Are you out of bed already? Be careful, okay.”

Zachary exchanged glances with Corinne, and she wordlessly broke free from his embrace. Corinne stood up, opened the balcony door, and left.

After Zachary closed the balcony door, he moved over to tidy up the sheets before undoing two of his shirt buttons. He then went to open the door for Sophia.

be amiss, but she

glancing around and

unfastened buttons on his shirt. She handed him the pillbox and said,” This

pills twice

accepted it calmly and repeated her

Got it.”

take the medication now. I’ll get you a glass of water!” She then turned around

medicine. Sophia had persuaded him into taking numerous different medications

was only when Sophia was around that he would pretend

he noticed his legs regaining some sensation. Since he had people that he wished to protect

with the water. “Don’t space out, Zachary.

two pills from the pillbox. He placed them in his mouth before washing

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