Chapter 84: Maya's Visit

Walter had secured a rental but still needed to stock up on daily essentials. The hospital cafeteria was clean but lacked flavor, and since Walter didn't enjoy takeout, he planned to cook whenever he had the time.  The hospital supermarket allowed payments with a cafeteria card, which was slightly cheaper than cash—an unspoken perk for hospital staff. Walter bought pots, pans, oil, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, carrying several bags as he headed toward the hospital gate, where he coincidentally...