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Stella was not hospitalized for very long. She made sure everything was okay when the doctor checked her out and then suggested that she should be let go.

The physician sighed. "My suggestion is to stay in the hospital for two more days for observation, after all, your physical quality is very poor."

"Doctor, l'm really fine, can I be discharged today?" Stella persisted, and the doctor knew she was fine; so, before approving her release request, he advised her to abstain from alcohol going forward.

Stella took out a loan from Riley to cover the costs associated with the discharge procedures. Riley stated she didn't have to repay as she understood her predicament.

She would not accept Riley’s money without a fight. She was aware of the amount she had borrowed and planned to reimburse herself upon receiving her paycheck.

Following her release from the hospital, Stella went back to her house to freshen up a little. She then used the remaining funds from the hospital bill to pur