Bell stayed away for a week. She wanted to give Ashleigh time but also needed time to process her own feelings and assumptions.
She and Galen were planning to leave for Winter in the morning. She didn’t expect Ashleigh to change her mind and come with them. Honestly, she understood why it wouldn’t be a great idea. But she still wanted to clear the air with Ashleigh before she left or at least apologize for trying to push her.
Bell knocked at the door. She waited with no response. It wasn’t unusual. Ashleigh rarely acknowledged a knock.
“Ash, I’m coming in,” she said, reaching down to the handle.
“If you are looking for Luna Ashleigh, she isn’t here,” came a voice behind her.
Bell turned to see one of the nurses on Ashleigh’s care team.
“What do you mean?” Bell asked.
“She checked out three days ago,” the nurse replied. “She had her final laser appointment and requested a final review. As soon as she was cleared, she left.”
