Gillian strode towards her car, her eyes unfocused and distant, conflicts clear on her facial expression, her body trembling. She took a deep breath and exhaled softly to snap out of the myriads of thoughts coursing through her. She reached out for her car door, opened it, and entered it before she turned on the ignition.

Immediately, Gillian drove out of the hospital. She unconsciously bit her lower lip, her thoughts mixed all over the place, even though she badly wanted to refrain herself from thinking. From thinking about how she was about to betray Augustus’ trust in her for her mother’s health

Tears welled up in Gillian’s eyes, but...