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Chapter 67

Author: Evelyn
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-31 21:05:51

Ophelia's pov

Waking up from my nightmare, I was drained of sweat. It was this same nightmare tormenting me. I have been hospitalized for two days and I still haven't heard anything from Ryder.

Was that how little I meant to him? Even if he didn't love me back, I was still his wife.

I sat up from the bed unable to sleep. My recovery was fast and I will be leaving the hospital bed this morning.

I swung my leg to the other side, and immediately, I saw a flash of my memory.

I was standing in front of the burning car as the person inside yelped for help. I only stood there, watching the person burn.

After a while, I got into my car and drove off, leaving the person there to burn to death.

How could I do that? How could I be so heartless? It wasn't me. Why would I do that?

There was a knock on the door, breaking the me from my thoughts and the doctor came in with a basket of food.

I composed myself and smiled at him. “How are you doing now?” He asked, setting the basket down beside me.

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