LEYLLA’S POV

The room shifted. I was still shaking. Even as the door clicked shut behind them, I could feel their words clinging to my skin, digging into my mind like thorns. My stomach twisted again, but I stayed still. I did not want to show just how broken I felt inside.

Dr. Aldrich sat beside me, his eyes full of concern. I could barely look at him. Part of me wanted to scream, and the other part just wanted to sleep until this nightmare was over.

“Let me check your vitals,” he said gently.

I nodded without a word.I did not object. Maybe I needed that checkup to make...