Chapter 30 Her Defense Mechanism

• Anxiously, Leilani peered at her phone, her thumb hovering uncertainly over the screen. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she barely noticed Hannah's soft touch as she joined her on the seat.
• "The doctor reassured us that Ethan will be fine, Lani. Why are you worried?" Hannah's calm voice broke through the fog of Leilani's thoughts.
• In that moment, Leilani realized that she had been lost in her mind for far too long. She took in her surroundings in the hospital lobby and forced a weak smile in Hannah's direction.