Elena’s POV
Ryan walked beside me as we left the hospital. The silence surrounding us was heavy, a weight I couldn't lift no matter how I tried.
The doctor’s words kept echoing in my mind. “Her health is declining. Prepare for the possibility that she may not have much time left.”
I wanted to scream, to blame someone for my mother’s health declining but I had to be strong for Ryan. He had only me and if I broke down, he would too. Mum wouldn’t want that.
I placed a hand on Ryan’s arm as we reached the car. “Let’s go home.” I said softly.
He nodded. His face was pale and neutral.
Neither of us spoke throughout the drive home. We just sat there staring outside but the silence spoke volumes.
By the time we got home. My real home, the apartment I lived in for half of my life before I g
