Stacey
“These flowers are beautiful!” Aurora’s eyes widen in delight as she admires the vibrant bouquet of roses on the table. She watches curiously as Gabriel moves to a nearby cupboard and pulls out a jar, filling it with water before Kara carefully arranges the flowers inside. Together, they position the jar on a small side table, ensuring it is prominently displayed for all to see when Gemma wakes up.
“Hi Stace,” Megan adds sheepishly. I try to ignore the weird feeling I get as I smile back. “Hi Megs,” I force a smile in response to her sheepish greeting, trying to brush off the tension that fills the room like thick smoke. Megan and I have been friends for two years now, yet she still acts awkward around me. Is it because of what happened with Jaden? Or is it something else?
Kara breaks the tense silence with a throat clearing, drawing all our attention. “There’s a good chance Gemma will wake up today or tomorrow,” she announces, causing Megan’s shoulders to slump and tears to
