Chapter 88

Kaia POV

I was discharged from the hospital that afternoon, feeling weaker than I liked to admit. Every step I took toward the front door was a battle against my body and my frustration. I didn’t expect to be welcomed back with a fanfare—but as soon as I stepped inside, I realized Selena had anticipated my return.

The living room was transformed. Balloons bobbed from the ceiling, banners reading “Welcome Back!” hung slightly crooked, and scented candles flickered on every ...