Somehow, for the rest of the day, Lily felt as if she was wrapped in a protective cocoon, shielded from everything harsh and painful in the world. Instead of waiting in the chapel, they were now sitting in a small, quiet room upstairs. Cai had arranged for a private space where she could freshen up, even thinking ahead to bring her a change of clothes. The silence felt thick, pressing on her as she sat on the edge of the chair, fingers fidgeting in her lap. The doctor had just gone into the ICU for a round, leaving them in a lull. Lily took a breath, steadying herself before turning to Cai, the question on her lips finally breaking free.
"Why did you ask me about my phone?"
