I didn’t disturb Rose for too long since older folks typically went to bed early. I left her room and returned to my own. I then called Lauren since I hadn’t had the chance to visit her tonight. She told me Oliver had been to the hospital again and stayed for a long while before leaving.

I asked, “What did he say?”

She wasn’t enthusiastic when she replied, “I didn’t talk to him. I pretended to be asleep the whole time.”

I sighed. “Maybe you should have a good talk. It’s clear Oliver still car