C30 HASHING OUT

Mikayla lay sprawled on her bed, her thoughts in turmoil as she stared at the ceiling. The weight of her father's condition and the news that had been revealed at the dinner table weighed heavily on her mind.

A soft knock on the door interrupted her reverie. "Kaylie, can I come in?" Sarah's voice, gentle and concerned, reached her ears.

Mikayla sighed, feeling a mix of annoyance and resignation