The rest of the week went by quickly. The only noticeable changes were the small signs of weariness that appeared in Claire every time she got out of bed or when she sat down for breakfast. But, he noticed anyway.

He noticed that the bags under her eyes became less noticeable over the following days, as did the colour in her cheeks. He observed the slight flush that appeared beneath her pale skin and noticed just how much healthier she looked.

Every morning after breakfast he walked her to the bathroom, and every night before she went to sleep he kissed her lightly before she drifted off to sleep.

He...