That afternoon, after Jackson had left the hospital to go to the company and handle some work, Emma decided to go down to the hospital courtyard for a walk. Jackson had told 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 space to think, to breathe some fresh air after so many long days in the cramped hospital room.
When she reached the hospital courtyard, Emma slowly walked along the brick path between rows of green trees. A light breeze passed by, carrying the gentle scent of flowers and making her feel more at ease. She walked without any specific destination, simply wanting to relax her body and mind, to temporarily forget the worries and tangled plans in her heart.
