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.

urge to

phone beeped, startling me.

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

thoughtful doctor.

out perfectly for me. I texted

him my

replied, “Are you living alone now?”

sent him an emoji with a big grin,

back, “You’re really something Could Neil put up with you?”

If we divorce, is

really thought

haven’t experienced a normal marriage yet. I refuse to be alone

he thought I was acting rashly. After all, I was already considering what kind

myself. I couldn’t let him see me looking like

get out of the bathroom after the shower, my

of pain echoed

washstand started ringing. Unable to stand, I crawled over and picked it

was Neil

but picked up anyway, “What’s up?”

it was nothing. I would hang up quick. I needed

did you scream? Neil

on the floor in a bathrobe, not in a good mood. “Just say what

“I’m at your

he really did hear

refused, “I can’t see you right now. Just go

the door, I’ll have it picked” Neil said

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

parents accepted Bonnie so quickly. Maybe they felt they

second one.

like a fool, still clinging to Neil, totally

ankle; why didn’t you stay at

me, but I still replied indifferently.

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

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