LOVETH’S POV
The sterile scent of the infirmary filled my nostrils as I opened my eyes. The stark white ceiling loomed overhead, and confusion swirled in my mind. Sitting beside me, Kiara was meticulously wiping at my clothes, her expression transforming into shock the moment I bolted upright.
“Kelilah?” she breathed, her voice trembling.
“What happened?” I croaked, my throat dry and my words barely audible.
“What happened?” she repeated, her voice rising in pitch. “You tried to kill yourself! That’s what happened! How could you, Kelilah? I told you—you can talk to me if you’re struggling. Why would you do this?” Her voice broke as tears welled in her eyes, spilling onto her cheeks.
I didn’t expect anyone to be affected if I eventually died. Just needed to escape, from the harsh real
