“Or drive him proper again to a coma.” I snigger and switch round simply because the door opens.

I cease in my tracks, and Damien stands up shortly as Mrs. Collinson walks into the room. It’s the primary time I’ve seen her since I put her out of Clark’s home. She appears hellish. Her normal good look is matted. Her hair is pulled again right into a messy bun, her face is make-up free, and he or she’s sporting a pair of sweatpants and an outsized hoody.

“Mother. What are you doing right here?”

She walks over to Clark’s bedside and takes his hand into hers. I wish to drag her away from him, however my toes are rooted to the spot.

“I wished to see for myself how Clark was doing. Nobody would inform me something on the cellphone, and I couldn’t keep away any longer.”

“Nicely, as you’ll be able to see, there hasn’t been any change since I spoke to you final. We’re nonetheless simply sitting round, making an attempt to stay optimistic. I’d have known as you had there been any main change.”

Mrs. Collinson nods. She doesn’t take her eyes off Clark. Tears fall down her cheeks. I ought to really feel sorry for her since she has misplaced her husband and son, and her different son is combating for his life in ICU, however I simply can’t. Possibly if she didn’t simply stand again and let issues get so dangerous then we wouldn’t be on this predicament now.

I stroll over to the alternative aspect of Clark’s mattress and sit down on the vacant chair. I want I might simply disappear till she leaves. Her very presence makes me really feel weak.

“How are you feeling, Kally?”

I slowly look over at Mrs. Collinson and stare at her for just a few moments. I actually wish to inform her to thoughts her personal enterprise, however we’re at Clark’s bedside and I can’t be a bitch in case he hears me. He deserves peace and quiet.

“I’m okay.”

“Mother, why don’t we go get some espresso?”

I’m glad that Damien is making an attempt to get Mrs. Collinson out of right here. He clearly senses my unease.

“I wish to keep for a short while.”

I look between Damien and his mom. He pats her shoulder, and he or she appears from Clark to me.

“I can inform once I’m not wished.”

I don’t say a phrase. She leans in and locations a kiss on Clark’s head, then appears over at me. I do know she desires to say one thing, however she simply nods and leaves the room.

“I’ll be proper again,” says Damien.

As he follows his mother out of the room, I sigh with aid.

“I want we had regular households, Clark. I promise I’ll by no means flip into our dad and mom once we’re gray and previous.”

At that second, Nancy and Jared stroll into Clark’s room. She immediately rushes to me and wraps her arms round me. “That witch didn’t upset you, did she?”

I shake my head. “No, she was okay. I simply discover it arduous being round her. I can’t faux to be good. Does that make me a foul individual?”

“Completely not. That girl has prompted you nothing however ache and heartache. Now you’ve simply obtained to face your floor and present her that you simply’re no pussycat.”

I nod into Nancy’s chest as she holds me. I plan on exhibiting the entire world that I’m no pushover. I’ve confronted among the most unthinkable issues, however I’m right here at the moment. I’ll be right here tomorrow. And I’ll be right here subsequent week. I’m right here due to energy and dedication. It could have been really easy to finish it once I didn’t see a approach ahead, however that will have been the simple approach out, and I’ve by no means been the kind of individual to go for the simple possibility. I simply want Clark to return to me so we will plan a approach ahead collectively.

Chapter 38

Clark

Beep. Beep. Beep. The fixed beeping is getting on my nerves. I can’t discover the place it’s coming from.

The place am I?

“Clark…”

I’m pulled from my trance by the sound of my identify. I go searching and see Colton sitting on a seat by my mattress.

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