Allison
Morning arrived, and I woke up to my mom's gentle tap on my shoulder. "Wake up, sweetie. You'd better get going to school," she said, her voice weak but reassuring.
I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, concern etched on my face. "Are you sure you're okay, Mom? I can stay with you today."
Mom chuckled, a faint smile on her lips. "I'm fine, really. Just go to school. You can come visit me again next week during the holiday, and I'll be in better shape by then."
I smiled, feeling a mix of relief and worry. I nodded, gave her a gentle hug, and waved goodbye before heading downstairs.
The taxi ride to my dormitory was a blur. I didn't feel like attending classes that day, still reeling from the events of the previous night. As I settled into my room, I realized Nina wasn't around. I wo
