Albert was swiftly taken to the emergency room, where he received 12 stitches before being wheeled back to his room, his complexion ghostly.

As the nurse set up his IV, she admonished, “Another incident like this could be fatal."

Turning to Jessie with a look of dissatisfaction, she remarked, “You're his partner, aren't you? Please, keep an eye on him. His well-being is paramount. The doctors didn't bring him back so he could put his life in danger all over again!"

Jessie opened her mouth to clarify their relationship but found herself speechless.

Once the nurse had exited, Elsie, ever perceptive, took the child for a walk, seeking solace in the crisp outdoor air and leaving the two alone.