"Huh, you sound like you're doing much better."

Sherman's exhaustion disappeared completely as soon as he heard Rita's voice. He leaned back into his office chair. Even though he knew Rita would be safe with her father, Sherman had been on edge until he heard her voice.

At that moment, his heart felt much lighter.

"Yeah, I'm much better now but still a bit weak. The doctor wants me to stay in the hospital for a few more days. I'll be moving back home after I get discharged," Rita reported casually as if chatting with an old friend.

Sherman's eyes suddenly snapped wide open. "Back home? To that home? Are you going to live with Karen and Sadie?" he asked.

she knew that the events of that day were likely

something to do with Karen?"

tell you when you wake up."

few days, the thought that he had concealed the

he heard Rita's scoff. Vince had always been the decisive type

often immediately change his attitude, even when

go back home? What if she comes after you again? You might not be so lucky next time, "Said Sherman with a frown. He

me in front of others, but in reality? She's harmed me time and time again, and this time, it was only by luck that's escaped. I don't know how much luck I have left to deal with these things...

be the most correct one for her. She had to rely on her own

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