Hearing Blake’s name made Reese nearly break down. “From what I’ve heard, he’s doing fine,” she sniffled. “You can visit him once you’re better. If you’re really worried, I can check on him for you. Please, just rest for now.”

But Bianca was determined. “I won’t rest until I see for myself that he’s okay,” she insisted. “I’m fine. I can walk to his ward.”

Reese couldn’t change her mind; deep down, she also wanted to see Blake. She was just ...