Chapter 48

Laurelle made herself breakfast. She'd become too thin and needed to gain some weight so that she would look better in her clothes. Being abandoned by her family wasn't terrifying, nor was a breakup. What was truly frightening was giving up on herself. What she needed to do now was to live better than before, making those who'd bullied her feel envy and resentment. She aimed to return to her peak appearance and show up in front of them, dazzling everyone. She wanted them to gasp in astonishment and fidget with discomfort. Only then would she consider it a victory—a perfect form of revenge. Just as she finished cleaning up, her phone rang. It was Alexis. "Come with me to the hospital," she said. Laurelle didn't ask any questions over the phone and sent her location instead. Half an hour later, Alexis drove up, and Laurelle got into the passenger seat. "Why are we going to the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?" Alexis nodded, then shook her head, seeming hesitant to speak. After a