#Chapter 307 Rejection

Lila’s POV “Rachel?” I breathed, staring at my friend from across the room. She stood at the doorway, leaning against the frame as if it hurt her to stand straight, but she tried to play it off cool. “You were released from the hospital?” “Looks that way,” she said in return, narrowing her eyes at me. “How are you feeling?” I asked, stepping toward her. Everyone else was quiet, almost awkwardly so. “Like I was stabbed in the stomach,” she said almost bitterly. After a moment of being shocked, she cracked a smile, showing that she was mainly joking. “I’m really glad you’re back,” I breathed, placing my hand on her shoulder and not wanting to hurt her any further than she was already hurt. Becca on the other hand didn’t give her that same courtesy. She rushed past me and threw her arms around her, nearly knocking them both to the ground.“I can’t believe you are here!” Becca cried. “I’m so happy!” Rachel gave me a wary look as Becca hugged her; it confused me because I knew how clo