Elaris's POV
Monday arrived quietly.
For the first time in almost a week, I managed to finish breakfast without forcing every bite down. The nausea still lingered, but the medication the doctor prescribed seemed to be helping. Mrs. Lane had stopped by before leaving for work, carrying fresh bread and fruit despite my countless protests.
"You need to eat for two now," she'd said before pointing a finger at me. "And don't think about skipping those vitamins. I'll know."
I still wasn't sure how she planned on knowing.
Somehow...
I believed her.
After washing my plate, I swallowed the last of my vitamins with a full glass of water before placing it inside the sink.
The apartment fell silent again.
Outside, Brookhaven sounded exactly as it always had.
Children laughed on their way to
