The next morning…
Declan arrived at the hospital early in the morning. He brought breakfast for her.
Julia was overjoyed to see chicken broth. The aroma reminded her of her mother's cooking.
"Mom prepared this for me!" She grinned.
"Yes." Declan was relieved, watching her delightful face. He could tell she was feeling better. "Finish it first. I'm going to see the doctor."
"Ask him to discharge me right away." She didn't want to be here any longer and was dying to fly back home.
Declan helplessly shook his head as he found her demands childish. He walked out.
She began to eat. When she was almost finished eating, Alexander came in.
She set the thermos on the table and smiled at him. "Good morning."
"Good morning." He cupped her face and kissed her brow. "You look fresh."
"Yes. I am feeling fresh… ready to go home. Nicholas is okay, right?"
"Hmm… He was missing you."
