Chapter 5

An uneasy feeling clawed at Alex during the entire drive, though he couldn't put his finger on why.

"Alex, do you think Lilianna will be upset if I stay at your place?

"Maybe I should look for another place to stay. I don't want to bother you two, and I've been feeling better lately," Julia said.

Alex shook off his irritation, annoyed at himself for being on edge.

Julia was an orphan dealing with severe depression. He was convinced looking after her was his responsibility. It shouldn't be a big deal.

He took her to the hospital. When the doctor…