IRENE'S POV
Still sitting on the hospital bed, I glanced at the clock for the tenth time. Two days had passed already, and I was finally being discharged. I had expected Leon to come and pick me up, to be there with a reassuring smile and a warm embrace. But as the minutes ticked by, anticipation gave way to disappointment. He didn't show up.
The nurse entered the room with a kind smile.
"Miss Irene, you’re all set to complete your discharge paperwork. You can head to the front desk whenever you’re ready."
I forced a smile in return, nodding as I stood up. “Thank you.”
She left, and I looked toward the door again, hoping to see Leon walk through it. But he didn’t. The ache in my heart deepened, and I bit my lip to keep the tears at bay.
Carter, noticing my distress, walked over to me
