ELENA'S POVWhen Jenny arrived, her expression was exactly what I expected—a mixture of shock and barely concealed pity. Her wide eyes flickered over me, searching for traces of the girl she once knew, and when they settled on mine, they softened with sympathy.It brought back a flood of memories, sharp and bittersweet. Back then, when my world was reduced to the cold confines of that hospital, Jenny was my only lifeline. She risked everything, sneaking in food, notes, and small tokens of kindness, all behind my stepmother’s back."Elena," she whispered her voice tight with emotion. "I can’t believe it’s really you."I forced a small smile, though it barely touched the ache in my chest. "It’s me. Thanks for coming."She hesitated, as though unsure how to approach me now, but I pressed forward. There wasn’t time for sentimentality—not yet. "I need your help, Jenny. Just for now. I made a list."I handed her a piece of paper with my shaky scrawl, detailing the essentials: a phone, new c
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