After Markus's departure, Kaia remained in bed, a daze of emotions washing over her. She couldn’t believe the turn her life had taken in just a few hours. The reality of her healed scars, Markus's tender care, and the prospect of dinner with him left her reeling. She was pulled from her reverie when a nurse brought her a tray with a light snack. Despite her lingering self-consciousness, she managed to eat, fighting the urge to cover her face as the nurse hovered nearby.
The food helped settle her nerves, and afterward, she decided to take a bath. The warm water was soothing, helping to wash away some of her anxiety. When she returned to her room, she was surprised to find several gift bags laid out on the bed. Confused, she looked at the bags, wondering who could have sent them.
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