Grandma May said, “I’ll walk back with the children. Don’t worry, I walk faster than all of them.”
She made it a habit to walk up and down the mountain almost every day. Only on rainy days would she let someone drive her down, as the slippery paths made it especially risky that she might fall.
In the end, only the two youngest nephews rode back to the manor with Serenity.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Alex’s scan results were out, and there were no major issues.
After reviewing the results, Sheila said to Alex, “Based on your scans, Mr. York, there doesn’t seem to be any serious problems.”
He could be discharged to rest at home. The most significant injuries were to his hands.
“But I really do feel pain in my sternum. Are you sure it’s nothing?”
Alex said as he leaned against the headboard, “I think I should stay here a few more days for further checks. Besides, my hands are injured. Both are bandaged and need regular dressing changes. It would be inconvenient to do that at home.”