The Weight of Silence

Bianca, Maxine, and Vivienne’s father all stood around Vivienne, arms crossed, eyes filled with concern. It had been hours since she returned from the harrowing experience with her kidnappers, but the group hadn’t stopped worrying about her for a second. They had been trying to get her to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up, but she kept refusing.

"I'm fine," Vivienne said, her voice a litt