Adopted by Heathers

Chapter 26 - Were all damaged

Jessica's POV:
We soon arrived at the hospital and were told we would told that Claire wasn't allowed any visitors at the moment.

Elle was trying to calm me down while she was on the verge of tears at the same time. Let's just say it didn't work out well.

A few hours later a doctor came up to us and asked, "Are you the family of Claire Keenan-Wynn?"

"Yes, I am. She's practically a mother figure to her too though." I replied nervously. I tried to stay positive and hope that the surgery was successful and she is completely fine.

"Well, I'm so sorry, but unfortunately Claire has died from too much blood loss. There was nothing we could do but the time we got her. I'm so, so sorry."

I burst out into tears and hugged Elle, who was also in tears, tightly. We cried together for what seemed like hours and then I asked, "Can we still see her?"

"Of course you guys can. Room 308." The doctor told us.

We made our way to the room and I saw a few nurses in there and held Claire's hand tightly. I couldn't believe this was really happening. My own daughter is dead. At such a young age too.

I stayed in there just holding her hand until the nurses kicked us out.
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Sitting at my apartment, I looked out the window and thought, "What a horrible world we live in."

It was true though. What kind of world leaves everyone in danger. Where one moment you could be a happy, care-free person, and the next moment your dead on the ground. Having nightmares about the worst outcomes possible. If only we could live in a world of peace.

I looked back down at my desk and re-read the last thing Claire wrote. You could tell she was in a hurry by how messy the handwriting was, but I didn't care.

To my family and friends,

I'm afraid I won't make it. The doctor said I don't have much of a chance of survival but I still went through with it anyways.

If you find this, it probably means that I'm dead. I hate to think of it but just know that I love you all so much. I hope you will never forget me and love me even if I'm not there in person. Just always know I'll be with you in spirit. You may not see me, but I'll always be there as long as you remember me.

I hope no one here follows my mistakes and hope everyone gets to live a long, happy life.

Love you all,
Claire Keenan-Wynn

As I read the letter, tears started forming in my eyes. I grabbed an empty picture frame and framed the letter right in the middle of Claire's room.

"I will never forget you Claire." I whispered. "You were the best daughter I could have ever wished for and just know you'll always be with me in my heart. Goodbye my daughter."

THE END