Upon his return to the hospital, Mark's phone was flooded with 112 missed calls, primarily from the hospital and Peter.

Settling back into his room with an IV drip, he was soon joined by Zoey.

Her eyes held a blend of anger and concern.

“You might be ill, but that doesn't stop your escapades, does it? I swear I'll ground you the next time."

Mark's gaze shifted to Peter, their shared look hinting at an unspoken camaraderie.