The Music Box Rival

"Live for me then," Tessa whispered, her voice faint. "Do everything you ever wanted to do. Live a brilliant life, and don't let any man hold you back again."

Clara nodded, tears streaming. "Okay."

Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the door, "Mia? What are you doing here?"

Clara's back stiffened. 'Kaelen's here...'

Visiting hours were over. Clara forced herself up, took one last look a