Jalen's POV

The moment Paris reached Fiona's bedside, she broke down completely.

Tears streamed down her face as she grabbed Fiona's hand carefully, afraid of hurting her.

"Fiona, I'm so sorry," she sobbed. "I'm sorry for everything. I should have protected you better. I should have been there."

Fiona looked exhausted, but she managed a weak smile.

"Paris..."

"No," Paris cried. "Let me finish. I've been blaming myself every single day. When I heard what happened, I thought..." Her voice ...