As Grandpa's health began to recover, Kiera found herself in a new routine after getting discharged herself.
Each day, she would arrive at the hospital, in sync with the slow ticks of the clock on the wall, for the precious fifteen minutes allowed for visits making sure she utilized it completely. Each day those fifteen minutes felt short yet long whenever she was with him.
At other times, Jace would accompany her, their combined presence bringing a sense of tranquillity to the sterile hospital room.
It did not take long for Kiera to notice the increasing joy on her grandfather's face whenever Jace came with her. Surprisingly, he and Grandpa seemed to share a camaraderie far deeper than Kiera had anticipated. They conversed with an ease that transcended their age difference.
Their shared laughs and thoughtful silences painted the image of old friends rather than businessmen who once knew each other.
