Rescued Me from Despair

27

I screamed.

I cried with all my might.

And Noble, at some point, threw the knife and walked away.

28

After that, my memories are disjointed.

I heard the blaring of an ambulance, saw the lights of the hospital hallway passing over my head, and felt the effects of medication.

Then, I had a dream.

In the dream, there was a fog.

Suddenly, a thin but powerful hand grabbed me.

"Daphne, let's get out of here," he said softly, "I'll take you out."

The misty air revealed his handsome figure and face.

But I immediately broke free from his grip and pushed him out.

I didn't want to see him.

At least, I couldn't let him see me in my current state.

29

When I woke up, Terence was by my bed.

He noticed I was awake and sat up abruptly, asking if I was thirsty, hungry, or feeling uncomfortable in any way.

When I didn't respond, he ran out into the hallway, calling for a doctor.

For the next few days, he stayed at my house, cooking, cleaning, and cutting fruit for me.