Chapter 22

As sunlight came through the hospital window, Georgina watched the time, waiting to leave after her three-day stay. The doctors had approved her discharge after checking that her condition was stable. Klaus's twice-daily application of the special ointment had worked wonders. Her wounds were nearly healed, fading into pink lines rather than angry red gashes. Though she had somehow avoided breaking any bones, her whole body still ached. Getting dressed was a struggle, even with a nurse helping her into the comfortable clothes Klaus had brought from her home. Every movement made her want to cry out in pain. By the time she finished putting on the sweatpants and tank top, her eyes were wet with tears. She sat carefully on the bed's edge and took the pain medication the nurse offered. She was drinking water with her medicine when Klaus came in. He wore a simple gray t-shirt that fit his athletic build well. She had only ever seen him in business suits before, except for that one morning wh