Charmaine's POV I woke up to the sound of silence. No alarm clock ringing, no Lily chattering away in her room. I got out of bed and made my way to Lily's room, where I found her fast asleep. I smiled, knowing that she needed a break. Yesterday had been a tough day for both of us. I decided to let her sleep in, and instead, I went to the kitchen to make some breakfast. I wasn't really hungry, but I needed something to do. I made some toast and tea, and sat down at the table, staring out the window. My mind was a jumble of thoughts and emotions, and I didn't know how to process everything. Lily finally emerged from her room, looking a bit more awake. But she still wasn't talking to me, and I didn't blame her. I had hurt her, and I didn't know how to make it right. I tried to talk to her,

