Essel’s Pov
"Please, take a seat," he gestures toward the chair nearest to Emily.
After a brief moment of uncertainty, I follow Tristen's suggestion and walk over to the soft armchair. I lower myself into it slowly, keeping my gaze fixed on Tristen as he sits down next to me. I study his face closely, eager to catch every nuance of his expression. It’s clear that he’s struggling; I can see the tension in his jaw as he glances at his sister. My curiosity about what has happened to her is strong, but I hesitate to voice my questions. He meets my eyes.
"She’s in a coma," Tristen reveals, almost as if he senses my unspoken thoughts, before turning his attention back to Emily. I follow his gaze.
"She was in a car accident," he states plainly, prompting me to look back at him. I notice a
