C15 Chapter 15: The Walk Beneath the Stars

Sophia stepped out of the hospital doors, the crisp evening air wrapping around her like a familiar blanket. The world outside was quiet, the usual city buzz softened by the stillness of the night. She took a deep breath, letting the coolness calm her frazzled nerves.

The day had been exhausting—mentally, emotionally, and physically. And as much as she wanted to keep avoiding Ethan