Chapter 60

Since that day, Joanna began to avoid him. It seemed that Will’s conversation hadn’t gone well at all. It wasn’t that surprising.

Not that it mattered to Michael. Being 13 years old, he could care less about his sister. He was more concerned about his school life, his friends, and what he could do from now on.

He had been such a free spirit before the accident, so he hated being tied to the bed. He had so much energy, but he couldn’t release it the way he used to. It was an overall frustrating situation.

His parents were aware of the simmering discord between him and his sister, but for some reason, they chose not to intervene.

He once overheard his mother telling his father, “It’s just puberty. She’s been having mood swings lately, and she probably has her period. She’ll come around soon.”

Michael did not know what that meant, and he didn’t really care to know. Not when he had a leg to pay attention to from now on.

Once upon a time, he had admired his sister. Will was competent, but