A Fragile Step Forward

That day, Clara came back to the hospital room, her eyes all red and swollen from crying.

Valerie was a little worried, hesitating about whether she should ask if Clara was okay or try to comfort her.

But seeing Clara's tear-stained face, Valerie thought maybe it was better to wait and check in later.

But to Valerie’s surprise, Clara had bounced back in no time.

By the next morning, she was walkin