C36 Wave of mixed emotion.

Melissa tried to keep her fears at bay, but they continued to plague her every waking moment. She didn't want to burden anyone with her anxieties, so she kept them to herself.

One day, she received a video call from, Richard. Seeing his face on the screen brought a smile to her face, and for a moment, her worries faded away.

However, as she tried to speak, her voice cracked