Leave Me Alone Mr Shaffer Novel

“Alice attempts suicide every year. I’ve lost count of how many times it’s been.”

Seth’s words reverberated in Isabella’s ears, causing her to furrow her brow and momentarily cease her wailing. “What?”

Seth sat down beside her, peering inside. “That’s what the village doctor said.”

Isabella found it hard to believe. “How is that possible? She doesn’t seem like…”

“Those who are desperate to live can only repeatedly experience death, using their fear of it to strengthen their courage to keep living.” Seth finished slowly, reiterating the village doctor’s words. “Apparently, she always uses charcoal but always leaves herself an escape route.”

Isabella still didn’t comprehend. “What do you mean by leaving an escape route? We just happeríed to be there. Alice was really close to dying.”

Seth replied, “That pot of charcoal fire wasn’t enough to produce lethal carbon monoxide.”

Isabella fell silent. She recalled Alice’s profile. This elderly woman was once a top student at the University of Causton and was full of knowledge. Calculating the air conditions in a room wouldn’t be a difficult task for her.

it hard for her to breathe. Isabella lowered her head, murmuring, “I’m also to blame provoked her. She’s already having a hard enough time living, yet I went and upset he gem.” She covered her face with her hands, but they wouldn’t stop

quietly beside her, not uttering a word for a long while.

finally spoke. “Forget about the gem.”

up, slightly surprised. “What?”

up, we’ll go back

his expression. He had previously mentioned forgetting about the gem, but it was always due to circumstances and clearly a temporary

nonchalant. “Don’t worry, you’ll still receive your reward.”

“It’s not about the reward.”

glanced at her. “Are there moments when

head, remaining silent. There was commotion from inside the village doctor’s office, and the

“Alice is awake.”

see Alice. She took

a push from behind. “What are you

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