Chapter 137. Decisions

Adriel

I entered the hospital with my heart in my throat, a sense of anguish tightening my chest with every step. Alongside me were Logan and Augusto. Liam had gone to deliver the terrible news to Cecília, something he didn’t want to face but had to. Manuela and Cecília are like sisters, and I can imagine how she will take the news.

My father opted to return home to be with my mother, who was also anxiously waiting for news about Manuela. In the hospital waiting room, in a more private area, I could no longer pace back and forth as before. The adrenaline that had propelled me had given way to an emptiness, a sense of helplessness in the face of what had happened.

I sat heavily in one of the chairs, my hands trembling involuntarily. I felt paralyzed, unable to articulate a single word. My thoughts were confused, a mix of guilt, fear, and deep sadness that enveloped me completely.

As we waited for news about Manuela, time seemed to crawl, each