The hospital room's door burst open with a sharp bang against the wall.
Ravene rushed in, and her hair is disheveled from running through the corridors.
She froze mid-step, and her gaze landed on the bed.
Marzella.
Ravene's hand flew to her mouth, and her knees buckled.
She dropped onto the tiled floor and a choked sob tore out of her throat.
"No… no, no, no…"
Tears spilled immediately, tracking down her cheeks, dripping onto the floor between her spread palms.
Elize stood up from the chair and kneeled beside Ravene and wrapped her arms around her, pulling her close against her chest.
"Shhh… Ravene… breathe…"
Ravene's body shook violently and she clutched at Elize's arms "She's... she's here..."
Ravene choked out. "She's really here..."
And Elize's arms tightened around her "I know. I know."
She clutched Elize's shirt, burying her face against her shoulder.
"I missed her so much," she sobbed.
Elize's eyes softened and she gently stroked Ravene's back.
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