Rhys smiled at William. “Dad.” The smooth way he said it stunned Lena for a second. “Sorry I didn’t come with Lena earlier to visit you.” The nurse supported Rhys into the room while he spoke. Lena snapped out of her daze and hurried over. “Careful.”

She held his arm and guided him toward the chair beside the bed before thanking the nurse. William frowned at Rhys. “What happened to you?”

“Just a slight fever,” Rhys answered in a calm tone.

William scoffed. “A slight fever wouldn’t leave you walking around like that.”

“Dad.” Lena sighed, resting her hand on Rhys’ shoulder without noticing. “He already said he’s fine. You...