Strands of Truth

Clara's surgery took three hours, but her spleen was saved. She was now transferred to a recovery room. The anesthesia hadn't worn off yet, so she was still unconscious.

Greta sat by the bed, tears streaming as she looked at Clara's pale face.

"My poor Lara. She's been through so much," Greta sobbed as she wiped her tears with her sleeve. "If I hadn't taken Lara to the restaurant, this wouldn't ha