Chapter: 1546

Corey's legs felt like they were about to give way. Mustering every ounce of strength, he pushed past Caden and Alicia, desperate to see for himself. His breath caught in his throat.

Gemma lay on the bed, her frail body perfectly still. The oxygen tube that had been keeping her alive was gone, lying discarded by her side.

She had removed it herself.

Her face was peaceful, untouched by the agony of her final moments.

Her hands were folded neatly, her body arranged with care, as though she had simply gone to sleep.