103 Preparing for the Journey

With the arrangements finalized, Davy left the hotel in his car with the satisfaction that his boss's visitor would be well taken care of. On his way to Flora's house, he pulled out his phone and dialed his boss's number. Axel picked up promptly, and Davy informed him that the hotel had been reserved. "Okay, that's good," Axel replied, his voice calm. Davy seized the opportunity to seek clarification on the next steps. "Should I first drop her off at the hotel, or should I just take her straight to the hospital?" Axel seemed to hesitate, a rare occurrence that caught Davy off guard. Silence stretched between them, prompting Davy to repeat, "Hello? Hello? Are you there, sir?" Finally, Axel's voice came through the line, albeit a bit strained. "Bring her straight to the hospital. I want to be the one to take her there myself." Davy nodded, even though Axel couldn't see him. "Understood, sir. I'll bring her directly to the hospital." With that, he hung up the