Chapter 221

Caroline's POV After my parents returned to Maplewood, I told Draven I wanted to visit Nate at the hospital. He wasn't thrilled with the idea, insisting I needed rest, but I reminded him I wouldn't strain myself since I had the wheelchair. "I'll be fine. The wheelchair makes it easy," I argued, rubbing my enormous belly where the quadruplets were restlessly shifting. Draven finally agreed to accompany me. When we arrived, Nate was with Teresa. Despite the brevity of our visit, seeing my friend recovering lifted my spirits considerably. "You look good, Nate," I smiled, watching him perform his physical therapy exercises with determination. "Getting stronger every day," he replied, wincing slightly as he stretched. "The doctors are impressed with my progress." Teresa touched my shoulder. "How are you feeling, dear? You look exhausted." "Four babies will do that to you," I laughed. "But we're managing." Since we were already out, I decided to push my luck. "Draven, could we stop by the ma