Leah left with Hawk Howard while Griffith Squire was still at the hospital.
Aurora Coldwell had already come out of danger, and regained consciousness. The first thing she did upon waking was soak in a hot bath for two hours, nearly wrinkling her skin beyond recognition, before Griffith Squire forced her out. When she emerged, she was so unsteady she could hardly stand.
Griffith Squire saw her body was flushed red, her small face like a boiled shrimp, her long hair dripping wet. Without a word, he carried her to the bed, feeling how light she was, as if she had no weight at all, and gave her a piercing glance.
Cornelius Turner happened to be bringing easily digestible soup and porridge with some side dishes. He froze upon seeing the scene and tried to slip away after he set down the food box.
Griffith Squire took the food box, opened it one by one, first pouring Aurora a bowl of soup, feeding her while asking Cornelius, "Where's Leah?"
