THIRD PERSON POV (NARRATOR'S POV)

The waiting room was thick with the aftermath of Dr. Evans' grim news. Kane sat slumped in a chair with his head in his hands, the picture of utter defeat. Rohan suddenly started pacing restlessly, running a hand through his thinning hair, his usual sharp edges dulled by shock.

Aria just stood by the window, her gaze fixed on the sterile corridor, trying to process the devastating reality of Rhea's condition. The shared grief, however fractured, had ...