Violet was genuinely grateful that Julian hadn’t talked down to her or acted annoyed about the trouble she’d brought him. Instead, he’d treated her with respect—and that, somehow, made all the difference.
She did want Benny to pay for what he’d done, but… over a year in prison? That felt a bit much. She couldn’t quite decide.
With Julian’s words still echoing in her head, she made her way to the hospital. This time she came to visit her cousin Lilia, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers and a small paper bag filled with the newest plush toy from Lilia’s favorite brand.
After checking in at the nurse’s station, she followed the long, white, quiet hallway to Lilia’s room.
She could still remember when it all started—a few months ago, when Lilia was rushed into the ER and diagnosed with Pom
