The twist (8)

Five more days passed, each one a painful reminder of Roseanne's unchanged condition. She remained in a deep sleep, unable to wake up. During the day, Nicholas tirelessly pursued her culprit, determined to find the person responsible for hurting Roseanne. At night, he stayed by her side like a silent guardian in the dim hospital room. Occasionally, he would find moments away to visit their home and check on the children.

The impact of Roseanne's absence weighed heavily on the children, especially Leon. He retreated into himself, shutting out the world and refusing to talk. Nicholas felt sorrow every time he saw Leon's silent suffering.

He was Desperate to connect with Leon and so he encouraged Leon to join him for morning runs, hoping the fresh air and exercise might help him feel better, even if just a little.

Meanwhile, Coco's grief was discernible. She spent her days crying for her mother. Nicholas found comfort in the fact that Coco still expressed her emotions, even though it wa