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.

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 injuries. There was

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

wailed, her cries echoing through the entire ICU ward. She took two shaky steps closer, but nearly collapsed again. I was at her side in

be okay, Lori," I reassured her, although the words felt hollow even to me.

still sitting in the hospital room, looking at Jessica's sleeping body. The rhythmic beeping of the machines had become oddly comforting at this point,

There 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

was it upsetting just to talk about what had happened, I also knew that he would push me

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 her from one of

love?" I asked, reaching

I maybe 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 down at the

second's hesitation. "Of course you can stay with

you sure that's

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