reaching out
Elara grabbed the phone and dialed Marissa, her best friend. Her voice calm, “I need your help,” she continued. I cannot accomplish this on my own.
Marissa lacked hesitation. Obviously, I will take care of everything. You seem to be focused on improving,’ she said. Elara felt a wave of thanks.
With Marissa at her side, she felt she could negotiate this tempest and emerge stronger.
empty home
Elara went back to an empty house once she was at last released from the hospital. Most of the valuables in the rooms were missing as she moved about them.
Caden had swallowed everything. On the kitchen counter she discovered his letter: “Moved in with Liora.” This is for your best advantage.
Though she knew she had to concentrate on her healing, the resentment simmered inside her.
