Liam opened the door to the infirmary with care, unwilling to repeat the same mistake he had made previously. About half a minute ago, Peter told him Avery woke up once again, and he couldn’t help but rush immediately inside the building, only to stop himself before the door to the room so he wouldn’t startle her the same as he did before.
To his surprise, Kayen sat beside her bed, and they were talking. Avery seemed to be relaxed, enjoying Liam’s older brother. A new, unknown, and uncomfortable feeling grew inside his heart.
“Hi.” Liam announced his presence. They both stopped chatting, turning their attention to the entrance where Liam waited hesitantly, not sure if he should enter and join them, but also unhappy from seeing their reaction to his presence. Kayen's gesture relieved his
