James chuckled softly, a sound that felt both familiar and foreign at the same time. "I'm getting better," he said, his smile widening. "The doctor said I can be discharged tomorrow."
A wave of relief washed over Zinnia, and she let out a small sigh. "That's great news," she said, her voice earnest. "You need to focus on resting and recovering."
James nodded, his gaze lingering on her for a moment before he turned to Lily, acknowledging her presence with a small smile. "And you must be Lily," he said, his tone friendly. "Thank you for being here—for being with Zinnia."
Lily returned the smile, her voice soft. "Of course. I wouldn't be anywhere else."
Timmy, who had remained near the door, cleared his throat lightly, breaking the moment. "I'll step out for a bit to give you some privacy," he said, excusing himself and leaving the room quietly.
