When Cooper woke up again, it was already the next morning. The first thing he saw upon opening his eyes was Isabella Ross leaning against the edge of his bed.
He carefully got out of bed, eager to get out and check for any updates, but as soon as he moved, Isabella quickly woke up.
"Cooper, you're awake? Are you feeling better?" Isabella immediately asked with concern.
"Mm, much better. I'm fine now. Mom, you should head back. I'll ask Assistant Reyes to take you." Cooper quickly got out of bed, looking anxious.
Isabella grabbed his arm, looking as though she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Mom, you don't have to say anything. I'm not coming back until I find Yolanda." Cooper's tone remained resolutely firm.
"Cooper, I'm not trying to talk you into coming back." After a night of reflection, Isabella had resigned herself to reality—Cooper wasn't going to give up searching for Yolanda.