How Long Until My Time Runs Out?
He paused before continuing, "We waited seven days to rescue you, hoping you'd reflect. Stop bullying Lily. She's younger and lost her family early. We need to give her more love and understanding, not to make her feel jealous or rejected."
Mom gently squeezed my hand, eyes red with emotion. "You've lost weight from not eating properly. I'll go home and cook something nutritious. You must regain strength for surgery."
After Mom and Dad left, Ethan was called away by the doctor to discuss the surgery schedule.
Lily Larson, who should have been in the ward nursing a broken bone, pushed open the door.
"Well, you survived a storm like that? Lucky girl!" she sneered. "I should've stabbed you inst