Chapter 59

Michael watched in stunned silence as Joanna stormed out of the living room and up the stairs to her room. His mind was instantly thrown into confusion, and his stomach twisted with a strange feeling.

Was it… guilt?

But another strong emotion rose as well, and he recognized it in an instant.

It was anger.

“So I deserve all this, huh?” he voiced out to nobody in particular. He couldn’t hide the irritation in his tone. “Well, you’re welcome for saving you, by the way!”

He yelled out that last part hoping that she would hear it.

But if she ever did, she didn’t give any indication of it. She was long gone.

Michael laid back against the bed, huffing. He couldn’t help but feel that this was all so unfair.

He used to be so energetic and eager to run around and exercise. He wanted to play soccer more and even play with his friends during recess.

But now he was forbidden to do all these things. After the accident, he underwent several surgeries to stabilize his leg. Because of the severity of