Three days later, Astrid’s wounds had fully healed. Her body had recovered, but she hadn’t seen Joshua since the day he came to the hospital. Even on the day she was discharged, he still didn't show up.

The discharge paperwork was also handled by the secretary who accompanied Astrid, and the only thing she received was a check. There was no need to even think about it; this check had to be from Joshua. In the last three years, the most she had ever received from him was a check. How many had th