Chapter 57

Cora POV

The next morning, I woke before the sun had even risen. Teagan had already kissed me goodbye in the soft light of dawn, murmuring something about an early meeting at the hospital. I had smiled, keeping my face calm, hiding the turmoil inside. Once he left, the house felt unbearably quiet, almost suffocating.

I moved silently, going to the closet and pulling out a large suitcase I had bought weeks ago, anticipating a day like this. Each item I packed was ...