Chapter 146

Elena stood outside Mia's hospital room door for what felt like forever, her hand hovering over the handle. Her heart was beating so fast she could hear it in her ears. What if Mia didn't want to see her? What if she told her to leave and never come back? What if their friendship was over for good?

Taking a deep breath, Elena finally pushed open the door and stepped inside. The room was quiet except for the steady beeping of machines and the soft hum of the air conditioning. Mia was lying in the hospital bed with her eyes closed, looking so peaceful that Elena almost turned...