After everyone had left, only Connor and Camila remained in the VIP hospital room's lounge.

They sat together on the couch. There was a palpable tension hanging in the air. Camila pressed her lips tightly together, and her face still showed signs of worry and unease.

Connor understood her anxiety. He believed that sometimes, crying was the best way to release sorrow. If she let it out, she probably would feel better.

Connor moved closer to her, wrapping his arms around her, inviting her to lean on his shoulder.

"Just cry," he whispered.

Feeling Connor's warmth, Camila instinctively moved closer to him. Her tears fell silently, like pearls slipping off a string, dampening Connor's shirt.

She clutched the corner of his shirt tightly, as if finding a safe harbor in his embrace.

Connor gently stroked her hair. His voice was low and steady. "Your mom will be alright."

With him by her side, Camila felt a great sense of comfort. She unconsciously sought more warmth, burying her face in his neck. Before long, she drifted off to sleep on Connor's shoulder.

After she was sound asleep, Connor gently carried her to bed, tucked her in, and softly brushed away the tear stains on her cheeks and the slight furrow in her brow.

He looked at her tenderly, bending down to plant a soft kiss on her forehead.

"Everything will be okay," he murmured as if whispering to her dreams.

the room was filled only

Dawn was breaking.

woke up, sitting bolt upright in bed.

embracing her and gently stroking her head, soothing her, "It's okay. Your mom is

edge, Camila clung tightly to Connor, drawing comfort from his presence.

be afraid. I'm here. You don't have to be scared." Gradually, under

sleep a bit more?"

Camila shook her head.

something to eat then?" Connor

feeling guilty.

nodded slightly. "Will you join me

"I'll check on my mom first, then freshen

and patted her

through

to see her

the hospital bed, then went to

returned from the restroom, the table was

"My mom made this. She said you

smiled and

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