On the other side, Laura returned home, clutching her swollen cheek as she crawled into her bed.
Her small face was buried deep into the pillow, her body curled into a ball as if only this could give her a sense of safety. It seemed like this was the only place that could bring her warmth.
Her eyes were slightly misted, and she sniffled, thinking of Phoebe in the hospital. She wonders how she's doing now... Has she woken up yet?
She longed to be by Phoebe's side, to talk to her. If Phoebe knew that the baby was gone, she would be so heartbroken. Laura wanted to comfort her, but Gavin wouldn't let her stay there. He told her to go home.
Her pale fingers gently touched her cheek. She frowned and winced. "Ugh—hurts so much..."
Earlier, when she looked at herself in the bathroom mirror, h
