Three days later, Sophie was finally discharged from the hospital. The doctor reminded her to avoid strenuous activities, get enough sleep, and return immediately if her headaches worsened. Sophie listened, nodded, and signed every document placed before her without complaint. Edmund stood beside her the entire time, making sure he heard every instruction himself, because he had long stopped trusting Sophie to take medical advice seriously.
The moment they stepped out of the hospital, Sophie took out her phone.
Edmund stared at her. “You were discharged less than a minute ago.”
“I’m checking my messages.”
“You can check them in the car.”
“I’m already checking them now.”
Sophie scrolled through the notifications that had accumulated during her stay. Lyla had sent regular updates regar
