Chapter 89: Amy’s Pov

Amy's POV

I spent several days at the hospital with Mrs. Lane, and each moment felt heavier than the last. The uncertainty and pain gripped my heart as I desperately wanted to reach out to Zara, torn between my fear of delivering heartbreaking news and the hope that maybe today wouldn't be as dire as the last.

But today, after deep reflection, I resolved to speak to Zara. It was time to share the truth—not just about her mother's condition, but also to check in on how she was holding up.

"I've made a decision," I said, my voice trembling with emotion. "I know how difficult this is, but I can't keep this from Zara any longer. I kept the secret of her marriage from you, and now I can't bear to keep the secret of your illness from her." My eyes fell to the floor, unable to meet her gaze, filled with sorrow.