Chapter 96

It was only a half-hour drive from Nova Hospital to The Lodge Apartments. Once out of the car, Jessica Lane carefully supported Alice up the stairs, while Edward followed behind them, carrying Alice’s things. Alice thought he’d just drop her off and leave. But ten minutes later, there he was, sitting comfortably on the couch like he wasn’t in any rush at all. “I’ll get you guys some water,” she offered, a bit unsure. “I’ve got it. You rest,” Edward stood up without hesitation, giving the room a casual glance as if he knew it better than he let on. “No need, Mr. Hawthorne, really. You sit, I’ll do it,” Alice insisted. Jessica tugged Alice down next to her. “Mr. Hawthorne’s got a point. You just got out of the hospital, don’t overdo it.” Alice opened her mouth to object, only to hear Jessica shamelessly add, “Thanks for your hard work, Mr. Hawthorne.” Alice: “...” Edward didn’t say anything, just calmly walked over to the built-in beverage machine like it was the most natural thing in th