#Chapter 259 Brain Dead

Tessa’s POV I wasn’t sure how long we were waiting in the waiting room. Time seemed to stand still; we could have been there for minutes, maybe even hours. I couldn’t be sure. My insides had gone numb, and I cried all the tears that I could. Joseph was kind enough to remain silent for most of the time so I could process my thoughts. I stared down at my phone screen, staring at the last text I received from Ruby. Staring at the words, “I miss you.” This can’t be the last message I receive from her. I refuse to let this be the last message. Ruby had to be okay; she was strong, and she wasn’t going to go down without a fight. After what felt like an eternity, Joseph’s phone chimed, pulling me back into the present moment. I looked over at him as he pulled his phone out of his pocket and glanced at the screen with a timid frown. His brows pinched together as he swiped his phone on and read the message. “What is it?” I asked. He looked at me, facing the phone, so I could see the messa