Violet sat outside the ICU, her heart heavy with guilt and remorse. Her head rested against the cold wall, and tears streamed down her face, leaving trails of sorrow in their wake. The weight of her decisions and the consequences they had brought upon her father and herself weighed heavily on her soul.
Her mind wandered back to the countless moments when Franklin had asked her to spend time with him, to share in the joy of simple pleasures and cherish their bond. But Violet had always been preoccupied with her studies and the responsibilities she had taken on for Liam's business. She had brushed off those moments, thinking there would be plenty of time in the future to make up for lost moments.
Now, sitting in the hospital corridor, she realized the gravity of her actions. The pain in he
