Jesse had stepped out for some business, leaving me alone in the hospital room. I glanced around, taking in the luxurious surroundings. The soft glow of warm lighting, the fresh scent of flowers, the high-end furniture—this place truly lived up to its reputation as the best hospital in the country.
Still, I was bored.
Getting injured had never been part of my plan. I groaned in frustration.
Just as I was beginning to lose myself in my thoughts, the door opened, and Jesse walked back in.
I blinked. He looked… pleased. His expression held a faint trace of amusement, the kind that came from winning a fist fight or something like that.
“Did something good happen?” I asked, curious.
He leaned in slightly, his sharp eyes locking onto mine. “Nothing much,” he said smoothly. “Just got rid
