Priya sat at the edge of the pool as Valeria swam. Valeria invited her to join her in the pool, but she opted to sit and watch. Priya was healing gradually thanks to her best friend. She looked at Valeria with admiration and guilt. Could she help Valeria like this if she got into trouble? Could she be this considerate? She wondered as she watched her swim. “Priya, can you get me some juice?” Valeria asked, and she nodded. “I'll be right back.” She entered the kitchen, pouring the juice when she heard someone approaching. She looked up, and it was Karl. “Hey Priya, how are you doing?” “I'm fine Karl, what about you?” Karl was overjoyed, Priya was finally calling him by his name. “Mm, I'm good, I guess.” He said, scratching his head. “What's wrong?” Priya was concerned. “Well, it'

