âGood girl,â Sanford quipped, playfully ruffling her hair.
Once his assistant brought the car around, they both got in.
As they merged onto the main road, Sanfordâs phone vibrated with an incoming call.
It was Janiya.
Answering the call, Sanford greeted, âMom.
â on, have you been discharged from the hospital?â
âYes.
â
âGood.
Then rest up at home.
Do you need Ellie to come over and take care of you?â
âNo need.
Iâll drop by tomorrow to see you and Dad.
â
âALL right.
Letâs have a talk when you come back.
â
âOkay.
â
After ending the call, Sanford could feel Maggieâs hand stiffen in his grasp.
With a chuckle, he said, âNervous again? Donât worry.
Iâve got everything under control.
â
Indeed, Maggie had felt a flutter of unease.
She couldnât help it.
It was an instinctual reaction.
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Eager to shift the focus, she asked, âWhat would you Like for Lunch?â
âAnythingâs fine.
I love whatever you cook,â Sanford responded.
âIn that case, letâs stop by the supermarket ahead.
Iâll grab some groceries.
â
Looking at the sunlight streaming through the window, Sanford replied,
âIâLL come with you.
â
âNo need.
Youâre still a patient,â Maggie quickly countered.
With a mischievous grin, Sanford tousled her hair.
âDonât worry, Iâm not that frail.
â His gestures carried a distinct warmth, causing Maggieâs heart to flutter.
âFine.
Then letâs go together.
â Her reply brimmed with tenderness as if they were Living out a sweet domestic scene.