Ashley's POV

My lips were torn apart in a smile, Lacey was talking after weeks of loosing her voice.

Just as I settled more into our big hug, Richard pushed the door open, he had this confused look on because Lacey was sleeping when he left the room.

"You're awake Lacey?" He questioned and she nodded starring widely at him.

"Ashley you should freshen up so we all can have dinner". I wonder why Lacey wasn't saying a thing.

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After the incident, Lacey didn't speak again, it felt like her voice was lost again but she smiled and scribbled, it only showed that she wasn't as low spirited as...