Eulalia's Suicidal Attempt

Eulalia had a thought: if she jumped, she could see her two children again and the man who always occupied her heart—Vincent.

When Percival returned to the hospital room with wantons, he saw Eulalia standing on a bench by the open window, the cold wind blowing her clothes like she was floating.

Percival's heart leaped into his throat. He was both tense and scared to make a noise that might startle her. He softly called, “Eulalia…”

Eulalia already had one foot on the window ledge, half her body hanging out, swaying as if she could fall at any moment.

“Eulalia, come down. It's dangerous up there. Look, I got you your favorite wantons,” Percival said, slowly inching closer.

Countless thoughts flashed through Percival's mind, and he held his breath. He hadn't imagined that in the short time he was away, Eulalia had developed thoughts of jumping to her death.

Thankfully, he had ordered takeout in advance and just went downstairs to pick it up. If he had been a bit later, would Eulalia have