41 HOSPITAL DISHES

KAREN'S POV Lying in my hospital bed, I felt so weak and exhausted. It had been three days since I was admitted here. Staring at the plain white ceiling, I couldn't help but feel lonely and scared. Suddenly, the door to my room opened and in walked Percy. He was carrying a tray of food and a warm smile on his face. My heart swelled with gratitude as I saw him. I had been feeling so alone in the hospital, but then I knew I had someone who cared about me. Yeah, literally. Percy placed the tray on the bedside table and pulled up a chair next to my bed. "Hey, how are you feeling?" he asked, his concern evident in his voice. I managed a small smile. "I've been better," I replied weakly. He nodded understandingly. "Well, I brought you some of your favorite food. I figured hospital food can't be that great," he joked, trying to lighten the mood. My eyes lit up as I saw the food. I hadn't had a proper meal in days and the smell of my favorite dish was making my mouth water. P