A week later, Mia and Raven were finally discharged from the hospital.
It felt like freedom.
After spending twelve long days behind those white walls, surrounded by beeping machines and sterile routines, the fresh air outside hit differently. They were both ready to breathe again.
Those twelve days had changed everything—not just their bodies, but their bond. They caught up on old memories, laughed over childhood secrets, and cried about the pain they never thought they would share. Christian had been nearby the whole time, blending into their rhythm like he’d always been a part of it.
Whenever the hospital felt too quiet or heavy, Mia found ways to break the monotony. She’d fake dramatic scenes to make Raven laugh or mess with the nurses. Even Christian—who rarely smiled—began to loos
