Altared Plans, Chapter 1, Part 5

Several hours later, Caitlyn awoke to her mom standing in the doorway with a tray in her hands. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you. I wanted to leave you a little something to eat." She placed the tray on the nightstand next to the bed.

Caitlyn wiped at her swollen eyes and sat up. She cleared her throat, "I'm not hungry."

"Maybe later."

Caitlyn shrugged.

"How are you feeling?"

"Sad. Confused"

"I'm so, so sorry, sweetheart."

Caitlyn nodded. She toppled back down on her bed and her mother snugg...