C63 The guilt is soul destroying.

"She's going to be okay."

I let out a cry of joy, my hand tugging at the stands of my hair. Beside me, Tobias also breaks down and Trish takes a seat, silent tears of relief running down her face. Mum and Auntie Myra hug Ivory, all three of them sobbing

"Thank god," Tobias says quietly, under his breath. I close my eyes and silently thank the universe myself. I've never believed in a God