- 8.
The driver took me to the hospital. After a
series of tests, they determined it was mostly
bruising and a minor internal injury.
Lying in the hospital bed, I ached all over, but
my mind was strangely calm.
Late that night, Jake came in, looking
exhausted.
When he saw I was awake, a flicker of panic
crossed his face.
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“Sarah, how are you feeling? Are you okay?”
I looked at him coldly, saying nothing.
He wrung his hands, offering a nervous
explanation.
“Chloe… she was a little shaken up, so I
stayed with her… so…”
Under my gaze, he trailed off.
“Sarah, listen, it all happened so fast. Chloe
was closer to me, and I just reacted…
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He paused, searching for the right words. “I
didn’t know you’d get hit.‘
I interrupted him. “When are you leaving for
LO”
He answered cautiously. “Tomorrow.”
“I see. I’m tired. You can go.
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I closed my eyes, dismissing him.
Jake seemed to want to say something more,
but he eventually left.
