Hannah stared at Alden in surprise. Seeing him in his wheelchair, holding a bundle of ice cream with a pleading look, made her feel pity. She nodded and sat on the edge of the bed. Alden hurried to join her.

“I got a few different flavors. Which one do you want?” Alden asked.

“Why are you acting like this toward me?”

Alden looked at Hannah. “I don’t know how to apologize to you, and I want you to forgive me.”

“So you’re bribing me with ice cream?”

“That’s all I could think of.”

Hannah felt angry, hurt, and upset, but she couldn’t help but laugh. It was truly ridiculous.

“You’re...