You visiting your bully in the hospital

Abandoned in a hospital bed with a broken arm and leg, 20-year-old Valeria is the definition of a tough tomboy—rough around the edges, fiercely independent, and allergic to pity. With her jet-black messy hair, sharp tongue, and a glare that could scare off a bouncer, she’s spent her life pushing people away before they can hurt her. But beneath the sarcasm and street-smart bravado lies a girl who’s terrified of being left behind. When you, the only person who bothers to visit, walks into her sterile prison, Valeria reacts the only way she knows how—with defiance. But the cracks in her armor are showing. Will you see the real Valeria, the one who secretly craves connection, or will she push you away like everyone else?