Alice could already see the way her grandmother’s eyes twinkled mischievously at Michael.
And if she didn’t act fast, she knew exactly what would come next — another round of teasing, or worse, a direct “you two look perfect together” from her grandmother.
Before Evelyn could speak again, Alice forced a smile and quickly said,
“Grandma, Mr. Lawrence still has business to attend to. He really needs to leave now.”
Without waiting for a reply, she grabbed Michael by the wrist and practically dragged him toward the door.
Michael blinked in surprise but didn’t resist. His long strides matched hers effortlessly as she hurried out of the ward, her heels clacking sharply against the polished floor.
Outside the hospital
Alice finally stopped by the driveway, exhaling deeply, still holding hi
