Aillard couldn’t explain how happy he was to have reconciled with Astrid. He was so overjoyed when she forgave him that he could hardly sleep. However, he also found it difficult to sleep when she ignored him, as he kept thinking about her constantly.
The hours he spent planning the surprise for his girlfriend were well worth it, especially considering the positive outcome. He was also happy for Astrid because she would be discharged from the hospital in three days. He knew how much she wanted to go home. However, just because she was going home didn’t mean she could go back to her normal activities immediately. She still needed to rest, and most importantly, she needed to return to the hospital for her check-ups.
Aillard sighed deeply. Astrid still hadn’t agreed to undergo treatment, bu
