When Seth woke up, around six hours later, he found Caitlin still asleep next to him, but Henrietta was sitting in a corner of the room, silently sobbing while covering her body with one of the bed sheets.
Seth was too tired and fell asleep after the procedure, but he now realized what must go through the poor girl’s mind.
“Henrietta, it’s…”
“Why?” interrupted Henrietta with a heartbroken look in her eyes. Tears were falling down her cheeks as she continued: “I trusted you and if you would have asked... Why did you have to do it like that? Why?”
Seeing the shame and fear on her face, Seth sighed and said: “I didn’t do what you’re thinking. Can you please listen to me?”