Elena’s POVOnce I had dropped Judy off at the hospital, I rushed back to the garden, hoping James would still be there.Thankfully, he was.“Hey. You’re back,” he observed as he saw me.“Yeah.” I smiled sheepishly. “Is it okay if I sit with you?”Without another word, he nodded, making room for me. I sat beside him on the bench, letting the silence stretch for a moment as I thought about what to say.“You know… We’re friends. You, Judy, and I. You can count on us,” I reminded him. “If you need any help—”“Oh, no! It’s fine, really,” he insisted, waving his hands at me. “I appreciate your concern, but I promise I’m alright. In fact, I should probably head back to the training grounds. I was just resting here for a bit.”Just as he got up, ready to leave, I jumped after him.“Wait! Please…” I begged.The emotion in my voice made him stop.“Judy is worried about you. So am I,” I confessed, approaching him again.“Sorry. I didn’t mean to concern you,” he apologized, forcing a smile.“Whe
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