The crowd in the waiting room had thinned out before Reginald went into surgery. Many people had heard about Reginald's dire prognosis and had given her their condolences. That made Roxy angry. Reginald was not dead yet, and she did not want him treated as if he were.
As Reginald was taken to surgery, Roxy and her family were ushered into a smaller, more secluded waiting room. Roxy found herself sandwiched between Dee and Sephi. They held her hands, providing a comforting anchor in the storm of her emotions. Surprisingly, she found more solace in their presence than she had anticipated, a testament to the strength of their friendship.
Their children were sitting in a row on the other side of the room. Thea sat between Melanie and Zach, drawing strength from her best friend and fiancé. C
