The weight of her pain brought her to her knees, her body convulsing with each heart-wrenching sob. Coby, feeling the intensity of her despair, wrapped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into an embrace radiating warmth and comfort. He could feel the violent tremors coursing through her fragile frame, her sadness stirring a whirlwind of emotions within him. Despite his desire to comfort her and reveal his surprise, he held back, allowing her to find solace at her own pace. Amid her tearful confessions, her uncontrollable sobs muffled her words, making it difficult for him to make out what she was saying. Leaning in closer, he caught fragments of her broken plea.
“He,” Gracie choked, sobbing uncontrollably, “He,” her voice hitched as she took a shuddering breath, mustering the stre
