A much less sick Chloe could not help but nibble on her thumb as the day grew darker with no news about Nathaniel or what had happened to him. And after rushing out of the room, Gabriel and Amir had yet to return. The lack of news was biting.

So Chloe decided to make a move and leave the hospital. With vigour that made her feel good, she approached the little box of her clothes, which Amir had brought for her. While changing out of her hospital gown, she realised she didn’t have a plan or a ...