A week later, Ross and his family welcomed Ayla into their home.
"Hello, everyone! I'm Ayla. It's nice to meet you all," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of shyness as she glanced at the unfamiliar faces around her.
Her parents had been overjoyed when she woke from her coma, calling it nothing short of a miracle.
The days they spent together afterward were precious, filled with laughter, tears, and endless embraces.
Yet beneath the happiness lingered a bittersweet truth: Ayla couldn't stay.
Her accident had thrust her into circumstances beyond her control, and though her parents begged her to reconsider, she knew this was the only way to keep them safe.
To soothe their fears, she explained her decision as a desire to explore the world, to heal and move forward.
"I'll always be just a video call away," she assured them with a trembling smile. Ayla also gave them Ross's address.
