“Excuse me,” Doctor Craig said to Aiden before walking out.

The rest of the family entered with Jesse by their side—everyone except Jason.

"Are you sure you're fit to leave the bed?" Aiden asked and Jesse nodded slowly.

"How is she?"

Aiden didn't respond as his eyes stayed glued to the machines beeping softly beside Alina's bed. He stroked Alina’s hand gently, his thumb brushing over her cold fingers as though trying to warm her back to life.

'She’s breathing ...