Chapter 248

Leroy could hear the relief and relaxation in her voice. He knew that she was feeling better after he told her the news. He hoped they would settle their differences and not fight about it.

He was tired; he had already told Jason that his plans were to come and see them tomorrow. He was still going to do it, but for now, he needed to sleep. He didn't want to be late for Judge Peterson's court tomorrow. He had never been late, and he didn't want to start now. He was going to go home, maybe take another shower if he could muster the strength.

Leroy left the cafeteria and went back the same way he came. He got to the receptionist and noticed that the patient load had reduced. He didn't want to exchange any pleasantries with her, but her face looked familiar, like he had seen this face somewhere.

He had never been the type of person to act on immediate feelings. He was about to go to the entrance of the hospital when he heard a familiar voice, the