After Jessica's conversation with Kate, she returned inside. As she walked back to Delilah's ward, her chest was heavy with emotions she didn't quite know how to unpack.
The conversation with Kate had drained her, and even though they had cried together, even though Kate had apologized, the weight of betrayal still pressed against her heart.
She had forgiven Kate— at least, she told herself she had— but she couldn't forget.
It didn't help that Kate had made so many excuses instead of just admitting that she had been wrong.
As she turned the corner of the hallway, her steps slowed when she saw Damon standing there, waiting.
Jessica's heart skipped a beat, her breath catching in her throat. He was leaning against the wall, his arms crossed over his chest, his gaze fixed on the floor.
