In the lobby of the hospital, Gabriel was seeing off a visiting supplier from London, who had come over to check on him after learning about his hospitalization.
Thinking a short walk might aid his recovery, Gabriel accompanied the supplier to the main entrance.
Just as he was heading back to his room, a familiar figure caught his eye.
It was the little girl from the other day! A warm feeling unexpectedly surged in Gabriel's heart, prompting him to pause and take a closer look.
Squinting slightly, he saw the little girl standing in front of a vending machine, gazing up at the array of drinks.
Approaching her, Gabriel crouched down to her level. "Chris? What's wrong? Having some trouble?"
"Eh?" Chris turned around, her confusion quickly melting into a smile upon seeing Gabriel.
"Sir,
