Josephine kept facing her back at him. Silence filled the bedroom while she waited the longest time. After confirming the rest of the world had fallen asleep, she withdrew her arms from Lewis' hold. Josephine squeezed her eyes shut and felt around for the scab's edges with her fingers. Then, she p
The more blood she lost, the more her thoughts drifted away while her consciousness became foggy. Yet, her memories became clearer. They flashed through her mind like a movie in fast-forward. In the end, Josephine landed on a selfish thought. She figured things would have been better if she remaine
The doctor glanced at Lewis' murderous stares, gulped, and anxiously spoke. "W-What I meant was Mrs. Alvarez isn't doing great. She's lost a lot of blood. Most of her body is showing signs of—"Lewis' gaze sharpened as he let go of the doctor. He even smoothed out the doctor's collar. "Signs of what
Nancy paused in her step to sneer, "How much more can there be? Why can't I tell, then? If Lewis cares so much about that mute, what's his deal with Sierra?""Maybe he doesn't want others to know. After all, he insisted on marrying Mrs. Alvarez, and nobody objected—" Murray replied but soon shut his
"Yes, and I swore to Mr. Alvarez that I would never tell this to anyone," Murray explained while nodding. At the same time, he secretly mused, "Or I'll die a miserable death.""Well, that's perfect! Just peachy! I thought Lewis hated that mute. Who'd have known he actually had such deep feelings for
Lewis seemed too ashen. Josephine didn't think she would see his once decisive, firm composure shatter like this."Don't, Josie." His voice had grown hoarse, so Josephine couldn't fully understand what he had muttered. Still, she could sense a pleading tone in his voice.Josephine winced then. She d
"As long as you promise to do that, I promise not to end my life again. We can live in peace for the remaining days of our lives. But if you don't agree to it—" Josephine let out a deep exhale. "Then, we'll lose the last chance to be peaceful together."Lewis' fingers tightened around hers. He exert
Lewis only relaxed when Josephine finished the entire bowl of oatmeal porridge. Then, he held her hand while tenderly saying, "Rest well. Let me know if you want to do or eat anything."Josephine nodded before looking down at the former's bloodied clothes. "You should head home and change."Lewis he