Bianca looked at her phone and saw Dave’s name on the screen, making her heart skip a beat.

Her phone was on the bedside table. Blake glanced at the caller ID and felt a heavy weight in his chest.

He almost forgot that Bianca wasn’t alone—she had a boyfriend. The thought of her staying to take care of him while being with Dave seemed unrealistic. It didn’t make sense.

Bianca didn’t rush to answer the call. She helped Blake back into bed, making sure he was comfortable. After a final look at him, she quietly left the room and closed the door behind her.

Dave had been eager to reach...