NICO:I woke up feeling completely drained, like my head was about to split wide open. I hadn't slept a wink all night, just tossing around and getting lost in my thoughts, trying to figure out how to beg Jade to forgive me for what happened.She had blocked me on every single social media account, leaving me with zero ways to reach her. I sat up, bracing myself for a sharp hit of pain in my ribs, but nothing came. The meds the medical team gave me at the arena were doing their job, at least.After a quick shower, I hurried downstairs. I wasn’t hungry in the slightest. My appetite was gone. A heavy, tight knot had settled deep in my gut, refusing to budge."Good morning, sleepyhead," my mom called out warm and easy from the kitchen.My dad was already at the dining table, typing away on his laptop while little Coco sat right across from him, clutching her plush toy. The moment her eyes landed on me, her small face brightened up, and she stretched out her arms, demanding to be picked u
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