"You really don't have to worry about my feelings when it comes to Sophia. I know she's just your friend, nothing more," she assured me. "I have male friends too," she added, but I could sense that Alex wasn't entirely comfortable with that statement. Nevertheless, I managed to keep my composure. Jo
~Liam~Upon arrival at the street, we noticed that everything remained undisturbed, just as we had left it. The crime scene was still cordoned off with tape."Does it look the same as last night?" Justin inquired, and Josephine confirmed with a nod as he parked the van."I instructed them to maintai
"She isn't Sophia's substitute. I..." I struggled to find the words, and he patiently waited for me to speak."If I tell you this, you have to promise to keep it a secret. It's crucial," I requested, and he furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding in agreement to keep my confidence."Y
"It's evident that someone did an exceptional cleaning job," Justin remarked, and we nodded, already having reached that conclusion."They must have worked tirelessly through the night and ventilated the place," Josephine added, acknowledging the thoroughness of the cleaning."I suppose our best hop
"Let's hope they reveal their demands before the council so we can have a better idea of what we're dealing with," Marvin added, voicing our shared hope for more clarity in this intricate situation.We drove to the hospital, and upon our arrival, the staff seemed on edge. Justin firmly demanded that
~Liam~ The hospital wait proved challenging as time seemed to drag while we remained motionless. Josephine and I took short strolls occasionally to stretch our legs. I permitted her to rest on the couch while I remained standing. Despite the unspoken nature of the situation, I anticipated that ques
We stepped into the cafeteria, Justin and I, purchasing some food upon entry. Hospital cuisine wasn't exactly my preference, but I was prepared to make do. The meagre offering of sandwiches and water hardly constituted a satisfying meal. Opting for a table tucked into a corner, we settled into our
I had a desire to accelerate things, to get that aspect of my life settled and move forward. So, I intended to speak with her, to lay bare my feelings, but the universe had its own designs. Now, I find myself grappling with the task of rescuing her," I explained with a sigh. "But with Josephine, it