Chapitre 119: CHAPTER 119: One Week

　　Every muscle in my body felt tense, strung tight with a fear I couldn't quite articulate as Julian drove away from the restaurant an hour later towards the hospital.

　　Julian shot me a worried glance, his brow furrowed in concern. Thankfully, he held back from asking questions. I wasn't sure if I could handle the dam breaking if he spoke.

　　"You alright?" His voice was a gentle murmur, laced with concern.

　　I wanted to scream, to unleash the torrent of emotions churning inside me. But the words wouldn't come.

　　Taking a deep breath, I forced a tight smile. "Yeah," I managed, my voice hoarse.