Chapter 125

VERONICA Almost a month later… I was finally discharged from the hospital. The entire hospital also held a small farewell for me, and I received flowers and chocolates from my colleagues and some regular patients. We returned home. However, I refused to get out of the car. Christian seemed worried. "What's wrong, baby?" he asked, his eyes filled with fear and concern. I hesitated a little before saying, “I want to see Stan one last time.” Christian silently nodded and directed the driver to proceed to the prison. Upon arrival, Christian assisted me in exiting the vehicle and escorted me inside. The jailer courteously received us and facilitated a meeting with Stan. As I entered the meeting room, Christian stood near the door and gave me a reassuring nod to go inside. I looked in his eyes, trying to figure out his thoughts, and there, in those beguiling blue shades, I witnessed only gentleness and care. "It's all right; you go inside, and I will wait here," he said in a soft, soothing t