Chapter 3

The sticky feeling clinging to my skin made my stomach turn.

I braced myself against the wall, slowly shuffling into the bathroom one step at a time.

Warm water cascaded from the showerhead, soothing the chill in my body.

I glanced down at my flat belly. There was no trace of life remaining.

I reached out and ripped off the silicone layer clinging to my skin.

Without hesitation, I threw it into the trash can at my feet, like something utterly discarded.

Steam swirled around the mirror, blurring my reflection.

I reached out and roughly wiped the mist away.

Staring…