Her friend turned and walked away.
Olivia remained seated for a moment longer, finishing her tea in silence. When the cup was empty, she set it down gently on the table and reached for her bag.
On her way out, she passed a reflective glass panel near the entrance.
She briefly studied her own reflection.
Something in her energy shifted. The woman staring back at her looked tired, but there was strength in her eyes. A subtle glow. The kind that came from finally deciding to stand up for herself.
—
The day Caroline was discharged from the hospital came quietly.
However, there was still no news from the police. No new leads, no suspects, and no clear explanation of why Caroline had been found half-dead by the beach. But for now, what mattered to the Hilton family was simple: their onl
