Chapter 135

• As they made their way back to the waiting area, Hailey noticed Leandro leaning against the wall, his arms crossed and eyes scanning the hallway. Despite the earlier tension in the car, she was grateful he was there. His presence, while sometimes overwhelming, provided a strange sense of comfort in moments like this.
• Leandro pushed off the wall as Hailey and her mother approached.
• “Any news on my dad?” she asked, her tone surprisingly calm.