"If Eric wakes up only to find out he has one of your hearts, do you think he could live with himself?" Elliot asked. "Believe in Avery. Eric will be fine."

The two nodded.

"Don't pressure Avery. We are prepared for whatever might happen," Mr. Santos said.

"I understand your struggle. We will do our best to save him," Elliot said.

"Thank you."

As they drove away, Layla rolled down the window.

Elliot glanced at her. "Layla, wind up the window. You are going to catch a cold."

"I'm feeling a bit warm, Dad."

"Your mom told me that you are still weak, and you can't be out in the cold."

Elliot glanced at the driver, who immediately wound up the window.

"Eric's parents have aged so much in this short period of time." Layla thought back to what happened earlier bitterly.

"Even if nothing had happened to Eric, they would still grow old. You didn’t cause this. Layla, you should go back to work tomorrow!" Elliot was worried that Layla might overthink things at home and wanted her to go