C69 CHAPTER 69: SECRETS AND SACRIFICES.

Since last night, a dull ache had pulsed in Sophie’s stomach, intensifying with each passing second. Dragging herself out of bed, she tried to ignore it, moving robotically through her morning routine. A glance at the clock confirmed her suspicion: she was late for school.

Determined to push through, Sophie hurriedly bathed and got dressed, but each step left her feeling more drained