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CHAPTER 268
~Zara's POV~
I could not promise to be there in two days. I already made plans with Ella. I couldn't rush things either for Mum.
As the call ended, I leaned back against the seat of the car, exhaling deeply. My mother's fierce love was both comforting and overwhelming, but it reminded me that I wasn't alone in this fight.
The streets blurred by as I neared Ella's house. Pulling into the driveway, I called her line and she immediately answered.
"Hey Zee."
"I'm here, El. Come down."
"Sweet," shegiggled and ended the call.
Within a couple of minutes, Ella was already outside the building with a teasing smile on her lips.
"Ella!" I called out as I stepped out of the car.
She ran toward me, dragging her box behind her as she wrapped me in a tight hug. "Zara! You look amazing, as always. How do you manage it?"