Chapter 5

When I came to again, all I saw was a clean white ceiling.

I turned my head and saw Sophie asleep beside my hospital bed.

She was clutching my hand tightly, with dark circles under her eyes.

My throat felt dry and raw, and I reached for the water cup.

But I accidentally woke Sophie.

She quickly held the cup to my lips, her eyes red with worry. "How did dating someone leave you this wrecked?

"Alex is a total bastard. He promised me back then he'd take good care of you."

Cold tears splashed onto the back of my…