Nicholas

What the fuck just happened? Did she really just walk out on me? I thought I was doing the right thing; I thought I was doing what she expected. Why the fuck would she not accept the check? Who the fuck turns down twenty thousand dollars?

Earlier

“How are you feeling Nicholas?”

“I’m good Mom. Kenzie made me an egg white omelet this morning and I had about half a cup of coffee. My stomach feels fine and my fever hasn’t returned.”

“That’s such a relief, dear. Most of the people who attended the dinner with you are still in the hospital and are struggling to keep even liquids...