I understand, its urgent. Josephs voice was calm, almost detached.

Sabrina clenched her fists. Anything she might have said after that now felt entirely unnecessary.

Layla had a check-up today. It didnt go well. Shes... not in a great place emotionally right now.

Sabrina tipped her chin up, her expression frosted over. Fine. Go ahead.

She didnt want to hear his excuses. Not a single word of them.

Once a choice is made, whats ...