Chapter 18 A Good Day Ahead

• The morning light filtered through the curtains, gently touching Sophie’s face. She stirred and, despite the ache in her leg, hurried to get ready for college. Two days has passed since her encounter with Lucy, and she thought she’d recovered enough to endure the lingering pain.
• After cleaning up, she grabbed a casual dress and for the first time in a while, decided to tie her hair up, applying light makeup. There was something about the day—it felt like it held promise.
• Downstairs, her mother, Maria, was already in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. The sound of Sophie’s limping footsteps caught her attention. Maria rushed over, her eyes filled with concern as they scanned Sophie’s face and then drifted down to her injured leg.