Healing Bonds

As I walked into Leo’s hospital room, the soft hum of the machines and the antiseptic scent of the place pressed in on me. Leo was sitting up, trying to look strong, but I could see the strain beneath his small smile. Vivienne was beside him, her hand resting lightly on his, her gaze tender and worried all at once. Mia sat on the edge of the bed, her little fingers gripping Leo's arm, her face set