CHAPTER TWENTY: AUSTIN

"What's wrong with her?" Leo asked as soon as Stephen told us Sophia's results were out.

"Thankfully, it's not as serious as we all thought. She has appendicitis, so she needs to undergo surgery to remove her appendix. After that, she will need a lot of bed rest, and then she will be good as new," Stephen explained his relief evident in his tone, and it felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I almost lost my mind because I was so damn scared.

"That's the best news I've heard this week," Leo said as he turned to Sophia, a look of relief on his face.

"See, I told you it was nothing to worry about," Sophia said with a huge grin on her face. I loved and hated her optimistic attitude at times.

"When is her surgery?" I asked.

"I booked her for the appendectomy first thing tomorrow morning," Stephen replied,

"That's good," Leo added.

"Stay strong, Sophia. We're all here for you," I said, placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"You got this, Sophia. We'll be waiting for you