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It had been four days since Giselle last appeared at the hospital. Leon was recovering physically, but his mind grew more chaotic. Every morning he waited for the door to open, hoping Giselle would come in to check on him like usual, but only nurses or other attending doctors showed up.

Until finally, that morning, Leon decided he had had enough.

He stood up from the bed, adjusted the thin jacket Joe had given him, and said firmly, “I’m going home. We’re going to Giselle’s house.”

Joe, who was tidying up the medical tools, was shocked. “Sir, you just received your discharge. At least rest for another day.”

“No....