I hadn’t even seen it coming. I hadn’t even had time to scream.

Now, her blonde hair was matted with blood, a small teddy bear clutched in her hand, its stuffing peeking out like a wound. I sat there in the sterile hospital chair, numb, shaking, praying to a god I wasn’t even sure I believed in, begging him to please, please let her wake up.That’s when my phone buzzed. A text. Mom. I thought maybe she’d ask about Daisy. Maybe she’d say she was coming, that she was on her way. But no.Bring cupcakes for your niece’s school party tomorrow