Cody said nothing as he entered the room, his expression unreadable. Silently, he moved to the bed and sank onto its edge, a heaviness in his posture. A tense quiet hung in the air, thick with words unspoken, as Alexis stood by, unsure of what to say.
The doctor arrived, breaking the silence to officially discharge Cody. As if on cue, Mrs. Carrington swept into the room with Maya in tow, her gaze sweeping over them both with an assessing eye. She handed Cody a fresh change of clothes, then turned to Alexis, offering a set for her as well.
After a brief, clinical inquiry into Cody’s well-being, Mrs. Carrington made her agenda clear. "Get changed," she instructed, the authority in her tone unmistakable. "You guys are heading to the jewelry store. I have work to attend to, but Alexis has to
