Chapter 104: Connecting Some Dots
On the way back to her office, Athena made an unexpected stop, weighing some confused situations in her mind as she approached Stella’s ward.
"How’s she doing today?" Athena asked the nurse standing outside the door, a soft smile on her lips.
"She’s better, ma’am. Much better. She should be home soon," The nurse replied, her smile as cheerful as a sunbeam cutting through the morning fog.
Athena nodded, pleased with the report. That was good news, especially since Aiden had found a house and arranged it well enough for Kendra and Stella’s return.
She would certainly miss Kendra, of course, but the separation was absolutely necessary.
"Thank you," She finally said, the warmth in her voice reflecting her gratitude.
The nurse nodded with a smile and left the vicinity, and with a deep breath, Athena stepped inside the ward.
"Doctor Athena!" Stella shouted, her joy spilling out like a fountain as she leaped from her bed, the earlier pallor in her complexion now replaced by a youthful vibrance that Athena hadn’t seen before.
She rushed over, engulfing Athena in an exuberant hug that spoke volumes.
"Thank you so much, Doctor! I finally won over my fears and checked myself in the mirror. I can’t believe I’m back to myself now!" She exclaimed. "The nurse had said I would be leaving soon. Is that true?"
Stella’s eager eyes sparkled with hope, pulling Athena deeper into the warmth of the moment.