The echoing slam jolted Devyn back to reality.

She gazed at the closed door with tears streaming down her cheeks.

Unable to stand, her legs gave out and she collapsed.

Today’s events marked the end of her friendship with Stella.

Since she decided to copy Stella’s design, she knew this day would come.

But facing it, she realized how painful it was to lose a friend over a mistake.

Yet, she didn’t regret it.

Family safety mattered more than Stella’s friendship.

In the evening, Devyn visited Maureen in the hospital.

Maureen was improving and awake, though sadness lingered in her eyes.

Noticing her mom’s distress, Devyn asked gently, “Mom, what’s on your mind?”

Maureen fretted about the medical bills.

“It must be costly.

I can’t get better,

reassured her,

from the

handle the

on

Relieved, Maureen sighed.

“Thank goodness.

It’s all my fault.

have suffered a lot for my

back tears, denying, “No, don’t

health is what matters

Maureen dozed off and then Devyn

nurse

paid and

care

have

Puzzled, Devyn asked, “Who?”

nurse mused, pondering for a second before a lightbulb lit up in her

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