Chapter 84. Encounter

That afternoon, after Jackson had left the hospital to attend to some work at the company, Emma decided to go for a walk in the hospital garden. Jackson had advised her to stay in her room, but the boredom and the feeling of being confined made it impossible for her to sit still. She needed some space to think, to breathe in the fresh air after days spent in the cramped hospital room.

As she reached the hospital garden, Emma slowly walked along the paved path between the rows of green trees. A gentle breeze blew through, carrying the scent of flowers, helping her feel more at ease. She walked without a specific goal, simply letting her body and mind relax, trying to momentarily forget the worries and tangled plans in her heart.

After walking for a while, Emma started to feel a bit tired and decided to sit down on a stone bench beside the small path. She closed her eyes, taking deep breaths, and tried to let herself fully relax. But her quiet moment was soon interrupted b