Chapter 105

After setting up the time and place with Russel, Stella and I left the hospital

I got in the car and told Stella. Take me home, please

Stella looked at me, surprised, and asked, “Your place? Aren’t we going to my house?

Given my meeting with Russel that night, staying at her place could be inconvenient.

I replied. Take me to Sunflower Terrace. You should know the way

Sunflower Terrace was where I lived alone. During my college days, Stella and her friends would often visit me there

Although Stella seemed puzzled, she didn’t ask further. She hit the gas and drove me to Sunflower Terrace.

Once inside, Stella helped me to sit down She sounded worried when she asked, Are you sure you can live here alone? You can’t even walk

I smiled reassuringly at Stella and said, Tll be fine. I just need some peace and quiet. Don’t worry about me. Go home and drive safe.

Reluctantly. Stella nodded and said, Alright. Call me if you need anything

After she left, I spent the evening zoning out on the sofa

I didn’t know when I drifted off, but I woke up feeling cold.

I had a nightmare. Karina’s corpse was right in front of me. Just as I was about to take a closer look, she suddenly opened her eyes, grabbed my neck, and hissed, You stole Neil from me!

I woke up in a cold sweat. To shake off the lingering fear, I quickly switched on the TV and found a noisy drama to distract myself. The chatter from the TV made me feel a little better.

But as I sat there with the TV on, my mind started to wander.

On the night of our wedding, Neil said many hurtful things. We shared a bed but didn’t even touch hands. Around 1 am, he got up and drove away

Back then, I thought he was trying to embarrass me.

he couldn’t resist the urge to

phone beeped,

and saw a message from Russel, “You’ve hurt your foot. Let’s talk at your place

a thoughtful doctor.

out perfectly for me. I texted him back, “Sure. 609 Sunflower Terrace,

him my exact

you living

big grin, “Yeah. Bet you didn’t see

Could Neil put up with you?”

why should he care? If we divorce, is he going to meddle in

asked, “Have you really thought about

course! I haven’t experienced a normal marriage yet.

After all, I was already considering what kind of man I should marry next,

him see me looking like a mess. I limped to

to get out of the bathroom after the shower, my right foot gave way under my weight, and

pain echoed in the bathroom.

then, my phone on the washstand started ringing. Unable to

Neil

but picked up

would hang up

scream? Neil

scream?” I was sitting on the floor in a bathrobe, not in a good mood.

your

really did

can’t see you

don’t open the door, I’ll have it picked”

of your mind?” I really didn’t want to see him now. Just thinking about Karina

they felt they had ruined their son’s first relationship and didn’t want to ruin

second one.

still

sprained your ankle; why didn’t you

about me, but I still replied indifferently. “I wanted to come back, so I

fall? What’s the door code?” Neil threatened, “I can have it picked, but then you’ll have

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