Audrey developed an early-to-bed and early-to-rise routine since her retirement.

Liberty bet Audrey was in bed by now.

“Take good care of yourself. Don’t kill yourself with all the work. Just take it easy,” Audrey said to Liberty.

Liberty heeded Audrey’s nagging and ended the call.

It was a quiet night.

In the next few days, Darren put his focus on Caroline’s care and a wedding proposal.

Despite knowing what Darren was up to, Caroline played dumb and kept the questions to herself.

Then came the day of Caroline’s hospital discharge.

Liberty made time to visit Caroline with her husband on her last day at the hospital.

She brought along a bouquet of flowers.

Darren bought Caroline flowers too.

Liberty entered the ward with a bouquet while Caroline was on her way out with one in hand, too.

Liberty smiled. “Are you done with the discharge procedures already?”

“Yeah. It’s all done. I’m packed up and ready to go. I can’t wait to get out of here.

“I might as well ro