Unable to Reach Him

Ella sat in silence for a moment before quietly dialing Amelia's number to confide in her about what had just happened.

Amelia, with a clearer perspective as an outsider, listened patiently.

"It's hard to say who's right or wrong here. Your intentions were good; you just wanted Henry to recover faster and bringing him home would have been convenient, sparing you the back-and-forth travel. But that kind of arrangement can, of course, stir up gossip," Amelia said gently. "You shouldn't be too insistent, though. If Eric doesn't agree, forcing Henry into the house might only worsen things between you two. So I'd suggest sticking with the hospital for now. It may mean more trips, but ultimately… who matters more to you, Henry or Eric?"

Ella bit her lip. "Of course, my husband."