Chapter 122 — The Big Day

Sofía had been in the hospital for a week, and the daily grind already felt second nature. Between the visits, checkups, and endless small talk, a thin thread of calm held everything together… until that afternoon.

Julia had insisted on taking Lili to the bathroom to help her out. She pushed the wheelchair carefully, with the focus of someone carrying something incredibly fragile.

“Are you okay, Lili?” she asked in a tiny voice.

“I’m doing great, sweetie. You’re my