Chapter 12: Leave Me Alone

Matthew sat on one of the chairs in the waiting area of the hospital, burying his face in his hands.

A nurse had come by earlier after hearing the commotion and escorted him out of the room before hurrying to console the patient. Allison had screamed for him to leave and go away, still in a hysterical fit. The expression on her face earlier still haunted him, and he couldn’t get it off his mind.

She looked like she really hated him.

'What happened to her six years ago?' Matthew wondered to himself, rubbing his eyes tiredly. He had stayed the night with Allison to keep watch over her after informing Lily of his whereabouts. Lily had been understanding as usual and even offered to accompany him today, but Matthew told her that he needed to convince Allison first.

“Convince?” Lily had asked in confusion. “What do you mean?”

Matthew hesitated. “She… doesn’t really want me to be here with her.”

“But why?”

“I think there’s something she’s not telling me, Lily.”

Lily was quiet for a m