She always tried her best to help others within her own abilities.

"Don't worry. Everything will get better-trust me," Vince said, his voice gentle and reassuring.

Jessica nodded quietly.

Vince glanced at the sketchbook in her hands. "If flipping through that book makes you feel uneasy right now, you don't have to look at it."

"I know," she replied softly.

He gave her shoulder a comforting pat. "Try to get some rest, okay?"

When Vince left, he pulled the door closed behind him with care.

As her older brother, he'd been there through her divorce from Timothy. He knew all too well how hard it would be for her to truly forget him. Childhood affection that lingers into adulthood can root itself deep in your bones. The deeper the roots, the more it hurts to pull them out.

For Jessica, moving on and saying goodbye to the past must feel almost impossible. Even as an outsider, Vince felt a sharp ache just watching her struggle.

He wondered how much kindness and care it would take to heal the wounds she carried.

herself to open it again. She slid it into her drawer and closed it, deciding to

next morning, Mrs. Zimmerman took her

was coming to take over so Zachary could go home

Jessica entered the hospital room, his face lit

his bedside, sat down,

are you feeling

much better, Jessy. I saw your movie. You're truly the pride of the Zimmerman family," Larkin said, his voice frail but

Jessica had achieved-especially after losing her voice -moved her grandfather more than

me," Jessica replied. "There were so many people working hard behind

tire him out. Since he was still so

behind to keep Larkin company, while Zachary and Mrs.

doors slid

was planning to go home to cook for Henry and bring back some clean clothes. Timothy's shirt was wrinkled, his stubble unshaven, and his bloodshot eyes betrayed his exhaustion; his

than step inside,

later, but before they could fully shut, Timothy pressed the button and opened them again, expecting them to get

realized that his presence was enough to make them wait for

the doors parted, Timothy

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