134: Drain

Dana

They didn't allow me to see him. They denied me the chance to see Jeremy.

I seriously thought about escaping from the room, but the doctor told me they would watch me closely. The hospital staff already knew about my intentions. But when they least expected it, I would escape. I would see Jeremy, then go home to collect my documents and leave the city. Jeremy had left some money hidden for emergencies. I remember I didn't want to accept Jeremy's money, but he insisted that I keep it.

He always said I needed to be prepared in case something happened and he wasn't there. I never imagined something like this would happen. Today, I had a bad feeling that something was going to happen, and I wanted to see him one last time before I left. I didn't know how much money he left, but I knew it was enough to get out of the city, even out of the country.

I immersed myself in moments of pain. I kept thinking about Jeremy and what would happen if he died. The guilt still invaded me. I couldn't