Days had passed, and the slow, agonizing process of healing had finally brought Hazel to a place where she could return to her normal life. Physically, she was fit enough to attend classes again, but mentally, she still carried the weight of everything that had happened. The accident, the hospital, and the strange tension with Ace were all lingering in the back of her mind.
Today was a big day. The school’s sports day was approaching, and Hazel was determined to participate. It had always been one of her favorite events, a chance to lose herself in the adrenaline of competition and forget about everything else for a while. As she stood in front of her mirror, adjusting her school uniform, she couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. It had been so long since she last steppe
