"It's okay, we'll find a way," she said, enduring the discomfort.
In the hospital, Rory lay in bed, hooked up to an IV. Her fever was still not subsiding. Blake looked at her lying in bed, feeling guilty and distressed.
Hailee came to school; she already knew the truth of the matter. Her brother had told her over the phone last night.
She was initially very upset, but the thought of her classmate made her angry and uncomfortable.
Her mental state was unstable, so she took a few days off.
When she went back to class, everyone was surprised, especially the classmates in Hailee's circle of friends, including Sophia, who had hidden the phone.
"Hailee, how come you’re here? The teacher said you were taking a break."
Hailee just glanced at Sophia, who was a little scared. She was avoiding eye contact and trying to sneak away.
Hailee rushed over and grabbed her hair, "Sophia! Don't even think about running away!"