Tyler’s POVI know something is wrong the second Lila calls me.She doesn’t even say hello before she wheezes out the words, Tyler, Mom, and Hospital. And I’m already grabbing my keys before she finishes explaining.From what I gathered, her mom collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. They think she’s okay, but Lila sounded terrified. So, I don’t hesitate to rush out of the house in the middle of helping with my mom’s latest hobby... gardening.By the time I get to the hospital, I spot Lila immediately in the waiting area.She’s sitting between her parents, twisting her fingers together so tightly that her knuckles have turned white. The knot in my chest loosens at the sight of her, because physically, she’s at least okay. And out of everyone she could’ve called, Maya, Noah, she called me.The second she sees me, she stands. I barely get two steps inside before she’s throwing herself into my arms.I catch her automatically, rubbing a hand down her
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