I had been at Leah’s side for what felt like days, but the moment I received the call from work, I knew I couldn’t stay much longer. I had responsibilities outside the hospital, and the case they needed me for couldn’t wait. I sighed, pushing a strand of hair behind my ear as I glanced at Leah, who was resting quietly. I didn’t want to leave her, especially now that she was slowly getting better.
I walked over to the bed, placing a gentle hand on her arm. “Leah,” I said softly, my voice filled with hesitation. “I need to go into work. But I’ll be back as soon as I’m done, okay?”
She turned her head toward me, her eyes half-lidded with exhaustion but still alert. “Viv, you’ve been here night and day,” she said, her voice raspy but determined. “Go home after work. You need to rest. Take ca
