*A/N: The philosopher Azandra quotes is inspired by the writings of David Hume, 18th century Scottish Enlightenment philosopher. Also, real-world hospitals have therapy chairs similar to the one I describe.*

Azandra POV

The smell of Mrs. Primrose’s cave ginger cookies brought Azandra back to childhood, running through the house with muddy feet to the kitchen and making more work for the household staff as they scrubbed every last speck from the gleaming floor before Azandra’s ...