446: FEATURED LIVES

ARIEL'S POV Celine let out a deep sigh, her expression heavy with concern as she turned to face me. "I'm going to see Catherine," she explained, and right in that tone, I could sense the worry. I rose from my seat, a knot of anxiety tightening in my chest. "Is everything okay?" As I moved to stand beside her, I asked, concerned. She shook her head, her gaze distant. "Not exactly," she replied, her tone somber. "The teacher Catherine's staying with called me. Her house caught fire, and Catherine lost consciousness." My heart lurched at the news, and a wave of fear washed over me. "Is she okay?" I asked, my voice trembling with anxiety. Celine nodded, but her expression remained grim. "She's at the hospital," she informed me, her voice almost inaudible. "I need to go see her." Without hesitation, I reached for my purse, my mind racing with worry for Catherine's well-being. "I'll come with you," I declared, my voice resolute as I prepared to follow Celine out the door. Janice l