Hearing Blake’s name made Reese nearly break down. “From what I’ve heard, he’s doing fine,” she sniffled. “You can visit him once you’re better. If you’re really worried, I can check on him for you. Please, just rest for now.”

But Bianca was determined. “I won’t rest until I see for myself that he’s okay,” she insisted. “I’m fine. I can walk to his ward.”

Reese couldn’t change her mind; deep down, she also wanted to see Blake. She was just worried about feeling awkward if she went alone, so she reluctantly agreed. “Okay, I’ll help you. Let’s take it slow.”

The two of them slowly made their way to...