Chapter 40 Aftermath

(Sybil’s POV)

I couldn’t keep myself from shaking as I left John in the emergency room and made my way to Charlie’s room. The incident played in my head over and over, no matter how much I tried to forget it. I was sure that the angry man’s face would be etched on my memory for the rest of my life.

Alex followed me, concern evident on his face. “Sybil, are you okay?”

“I was just thinking about what happened. I was really scared, Alex.” I gulped.

“Yeah, that must have been awful.” He pulled me into a bear hug. “Can I get you anything? Maybe some water?”

“Water would be good, thanks.” I nodded. “I’ll meet you in Charlie’s room.”

“Coming right up.” Alex walked away.

I walked the rest of the way to Charlie’s room. When I got there, I saw that he was still asleep, so I sat down in the chair near his bed.

My mind once again drifted to the moment when I realized that John had been stabbed. He was incredibly fortunate that his wound wasn’t that serious. He had needed a lot of stitches, but it