*Lexie's POV*

I sit beside Natasha, our hands intertwined for support. Noland stands by the window, his imposing figure casting a shadow over the room. Robert sits on the bed, the nurse finishing some examinations of his arm. He looks good, healthier, more awake.

The door clicks open and Sussie enters, her blonde hair shimmering around her face. She takes in the sight of us, her sunshine personality momentarily dimmed by the tension in the ...