The morning sun cast a gentle glow over the city, filtering through the tinted windows of the car as it pulled up to the hospital entrance. Tessy sat comfortably in the backseat, her face lit up with amusement at something Daniel had just said. She chuckled, brushing a strand of hair away from her face as the car rolled to a halt.
"Sometimes I wonder how you come up with the things you say," she said, still laughing as she opened the door and stepped out.
Daniel grinned, stepping out after her, his eyes doing a quick scan of their surroundings. The moment his feet hit the pavement, he slid into protective mode, his posture alert, his senses heightened. Though his steps were silent and unobtrusive, he maintained a position a pace behind her—close enough to step in if needed, yet respectful of her space.
