Chapter 5

"True surprise, I never thought you'd attempt suicide."

"How did you know?"

I looked at Lorne, my face full of confusion.

"A Good Samaritan brought you to the hospital, and your emergency contact was Ethan. Coincidentally, Ethan's phone was left at home."

Hearing this, a bitter smile tugged at the corners of my mouth.

I'd been so focused on erasing traces from the house, I'd forgotten about that detail.

I turned to Lorne. "So, why are you keeping me locked up here?"

"Aurora! Why didn't you drown!"

Lorne glared at me, her face twisted with venom.

"Don't you know that every day you're alive in this world is another day Ethan pines for you!"

"Do you have any idea how painful it is to know the person lying next to you is longing for another woman?"

"You really hate me, don't you?" I raised an eyebrow as I spoke.

"What else would you expect?"