My Other Half
*she said in her mind.
Dr. Patel glanced at Elle, his eyes kind but firm. “No stress, remember. Keep things familiar but simple. His brain’s still healing.”
The town’s support poured in as Jack settled into his new room. Sam and Jane dropped off a quilt from the church, Max brought a small sketch of the mountains, Lila left a tin of cookies. The couple from the other car, a young pair named Mia and Ben, visited, their faces bruised but grateful. “Your husband’s driver saved us,” Mia said, her eyes teary. “He swerved, took the hit. We’re praying for him.”
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