Liana's Pov
The silence in the house was more heavy at night. Cam had fallen asleep earlier after dinner, her fox held tight under one arm, a soft rice smudge remaining on her cheek. I couldn't quite get myself to clean it off… not yet. She was too peaceful.
I was scrubbing mugs in the kitchen sink when Mum slid in quietly, the edge of her wrapper sliding over the tiled floor.
"She's out like a light," she murmured, wringing her hands with a tea towel.
I nodded. "She was tired. Hospital really stressed her."
Mum leaned against the counter, watching me with a look I was far too used to. That look meant that an argument was coming and it was one I was not going to enjoy.
"I've been thinking." she began slowly.
I let out a groan, bracing myself. "That never means anything good."
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