Seated beside Lena, Frankie lowered his head, his disappointment palpable.
After learning Frankie had disclosed the situation about Larry to Wanda, Lena chastised
Frankie, emphasizing he shouldn’t have said those words to Wanda.
Yet, all Frankie wanted was to save Larry. He didn’t know he was used as a pawn in
Galilea’s scheme.
Sabrina approached Lena. Their eyes locked, and Sabrina pursed her lips before
addressing Lena, “Lena.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLena bowed her head, acknowledging, “You’ve come…”
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Tyrone entered the scene and inquired, “Is Wanda upstairs?”
Lena nodded silently.
Sabrina and Tyrone exchanged a glance before ascending the staircase together.
In the bedroom, Wanda occupied the bed, propped up against the headboard. Her face
appeared ashen, and she gazed vacantly out the window.
The sound of approaching footsteps drew her attention.
Her gaze fixated on the door.
With every step closer to Wanda’s room, Sabrina’s pace slowed.
Her heart raced as she stood at the doorway to the room, wishing that time could come to
a standstill.
She desperately hoped to avoid the impending confrontation, but she knew it was an
impossible wish.
Sabrina drew a deep breath and turned the doorknob.
The door creaked open, revealing Wanda sitting on the bed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen Sabrina laid eyes on Wanda, her own welled up with inexplicable tears.
“Wanda!”
Sabrina rushed to the bedside, clutching Wanda’s hand, her own trembling.
“Wanda.
Wanda gently clasped Sabrina’s hand, her voice tender.
“Dearie. I don’t hold you responsible.”
The moment Wanda saw Sabrina’s expression, she discerned Sabrina’s unspoken fears.
For all her outward calmness, Sabrina remained profoundly sensitive.