Lila, the youngest, skipped ahead, her golden curls bouncing with each step. Mira, the eldest, called out to her sisters, "Let's not stray too far. We should stick together." The air was crisp with the scent of pine, a gentle breeze rustling the leaves above.
Elena rushed to her side, panic rising in her voice, "Lila! What's happening?" Sophie knelt beside her, cradling her sister’s head gently. The once joyous adventure had turned into a nightmare.
Mira held Lila’s hand tightly as the doctor entered, his expression grave. Dr. Matthews, a kind but solemn man, addressed them, "Lila has a rare form of cancer. It's aggressive, but we’ll do everything we can." Their world shattered with his words, tears falling silently.
Mira rushed to her side, "Lila, what's wrong?" Dr. Matthews entered swiftly, his face a mixture of relief and concern. "The good news is she'll survive," he announced. "But she won't be able to walk again." The sisters vowed to protect her, unaware of the darkness lurking ahead.
Elena insisted gently, "You need to eat, Lila. You’re so pale." Reluctantly, Lila took a bite. Moments later, the life slipped from her eyes, leaving her sisters in stunned silence and grief looking at her sister's dark, closed eyes.
Sophie"Elena, what is this?" she demanded, her voice trembling. Elena looked away, her guilt apparent. Sophie realized with horror the betrayal within their family—a potion meant to harm, not heal. As the truth unraveled, so did their bond, leaving Elena facing a future behind bars.
