Uninvited Guest

"Maeve?"

Gideon didn't expect Maeve to show up. His illness was supposed to be a secret.

Caleb saw her for the first time and politely stood up to greet her. "Hello."

Maeve extended her hand confidently. "Hi, I'm Maeve, Gideon's childhood friend."

Caleb raised an eyebrow slightly. Gideon actually had a childhood friend?

He had never heard of this before. She seemed impressive, and it looked like h