Chapter 5

As Nina leaned in close, a wave of visceral disgust and revulsion surged through Avery.

She flung her arm out to shove Nina's hand away, her voice sharp and commanding. "I said I don't need your fake concern! Get away from me!"

"Ahh!"

A piercing cry of pain split the air.

Avery whipped around. Nina was clutching her arm, bright red blood seeping through her fingers.

The scissors, meant for cutting gauze, lay on the bedsheet with blood on the tip.

"Nina!"

Charles rushed to Nina's side and cradled her arm. The sight of blood flowing sent his expression plunging…