The next day, when I dragged myself out of bed, my eyes felt heavy and swollen—clearly a result of crying so hard the day before.

Demi had returned to the children's hospital, but she left me an ice pack. After washing up, I used the ice pack on my eyes, and the swelling significantly subsided.

It was then that I realized Demi was completely different from Daria. She was my true friend, and I regretted my previous foolishness.

My phone kept vibrating, but I didn’t dare open it. Seeing those photos would make it hard to breathe. No matter what I did, people were talking about me.

Demi’s words replayed...