When we stepped out of the hospital, Jianne turned to me with a concerned look. "Are you sure you want to go back to the house by yourself? I can stay with you if you need me."
I gave her a weak smile, shaking my head. “No, you’ve already done more than enough. Honestly, Jianne, I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t been there today. If James had found out the truth...” My voice trailed off, the weight of the moment settling heavily between us.
She nodded, her hand gently squeezing my arm. “It was a close call, but we handled it. It helps that you made things clear with the doctor earlier. Your secret is safe, Zelda.”
I sighed, feeling both grateful and overwhelmed. “You don’t know how much that means to me.”
Jianne gave me a reassuring hug. “We’re in this togethe
