When we returned to Lauren's new home, she was instantly stunned by the spacious, bright, and luxurious surroundings. She turned around and hugged us both, choking up with emotion.

"Thank you! I finally have my own home." Her words made me suddenly feel sentimental and teary-eyed.

I patted her back gently and said, "You can be at ease now. This is your world. You don’t need to think about anyone else while you’re here. We’ll both support you, no matter what decision you make."

That night, Ivanna and I stayed by Lauren's side. We had a heartfelt conversation in that comfortable environment.

We talked until dawn.

In the morning, I watched them sleep peacefully, then sighed quietly and left. I needed to go to the hospital to see Trinity.

My heart hurt when I saw Trinity. In just a few days, she had lost a lot of weight. Her eyes looked like they were bulging out of their sockets, and she seemed as though she had transformed into a different person.

The lack of makeup revealed her t