The soft click of the hospital door opening sent a jolt through Rose's body. Her eyes snapped toward it, her heart hammering in her chest.
For a moment, she didn't move.
She just looked at Tobi's small face—his peaceful expression as he slept. His breathing was slow, steady—but fragile. Too fragile.
She couldn't wake him.
So she rose carefully, her movements swift but silent, and made her way to the door. Her fingers hesitated on the handle for a split second before she pulled it open.
Rolan stood on the other side.
He looked… the same. Handsome, confident—like time had barely touched him. Unlike her.
But Rose refused to let her eyes linger.
She didn't acknowledge the sharp cut of his jaw, the slight scruff on his chin, or the way his shirt stretched over broad shoulders.
She didn't let herself feel anything.
Her voice came out cold. "Let's go to the restroom and talk."