When Debra and Michael returned to the room, everyone was chatting happily around the table.

Marion was the quiet type, not really engaging in the conversation. He would only speak up occasionally.

When Debra came back, he relaxed and smiled.

Debra didn't smile back this time. She just walked over and sat down beside him.

Marion had peeled shrimp for her because she never liked to eat anything with shells.

She casually picked up one and popped it in her mouth. Soon, the next one was ready.

"What's wrong?" he asked, looking up. "Don't you like the food today?"

me," Debra said

"I know."

to ask what he

congratulating you on being discharged, I can't think of anything

past, Debra would've laughed and reassured him that she only loved

first started pursuing her, he didn't message her that often. He would ghost her occasionally. It hadn't bothered her back then,

her that Marion didn't use electronics much, Sadn't thought much about it. she

more often. She could sense his affection

been too preoccupied with other things to

once argued with her. That allowed her to focus on her

the past month during her recovery, his thoughtfulness had been flawless. It felt

were deemed complex creatures. Even someone as calm as Juan broke down sometimes. But

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