Arnold happened to walk out and saw Ava clinging to me.

He called out, "Ava, I’ll take you and Jenny for a ride. Do you want to go?"

Ava pondered for a moment before asking, "Is what you said true?"

"Of course! When have I ever lied to you?" Arnold said confidently. "Come down and let's go get Jenny!"

I looked at Arnold and asked, "Aren't you going to Gerby? How are things over there?"

"I hadn't had the chance to call Beatrice due to the circumstances involving Oliver and my father.

"I came back for some personal matters and to take care of some things for your husband. I'll return on Monday once the paperwork is sorted out," Arnold said casually.

Ava had already run over and jumped onto him. Arnold lifted her onto his shoulder. Adorably perched on his shoulder, Ava let out a loud call for Jenny.

"I'll take them out later. Are you going to the hospital?" Arnold approached me, and we both headed downstairs together.

"I need to check on Oliver's condition. He took the... " I qu