Chapter 0581

I tightened my grip on her, offering whatever comfort I could. "We'll take it one step at a time, Lori. We'll be here for Jessica, no matter what. And as for taking care of yourself, I'll help you. You don't have to go through this alone."

Lori nodded, her shoulders sagging with exhaustion. "Thank you, Nina. I don't know what I'd do without you."

I gave her a small smile, even though my own heart felt heavy with fear. "We're in this together, Lori. Just like we've always been."

It wasn't long before a nurse came to us, asking if we wanted to see Jessica. I was unsure if it would be best for Lori, but she insisted, and so I followed.

When we stepped into Jessica's room, Lori broke down again. It was all I could do to keep her from falling, even though my own knees felt like they were made of putty.

There was our friend, our beautiful and vibrant Jessica, laying in the bed. She was hooked up to all kinds of machines, her body covered in casts.

her neck, making her face look squished. Her entire face was covered in bruises and cuts, and her beautiful blonde hair had been shaved so the doctors could check for brain

sight of her almost made me pass out, but I managed to stay upright. I needed

steps closer, but nearly collapsed again. I was

her, although the words felt hollow even to

machines had become oddly comforting at this point, as though it was

a text from Enzo on the screen asking if I was back in the supernatural realm yet, but I hadn't answered. Truthfully, I didn't know if I had the energy

just to talk about what had happened, I also knew that he would push me to go back to the supernatural realm, and I couldn't just leave my friends here. Not

I shut my phone off and looked over at her. Her face was red and swollen from crying, but the tears had long since stopped. There was a bottle of pills in her hand, prescribed to

reaching over

stay with you tonight?" she asked. "I don't want to go home, and I can't stay here. And, if I'm being honest..." She looked

"Of course you

sure that's

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