Chapter 55

"What's wrong?" Trystan asked. "It's Beth, she... she slit her wrists again!" Trystan's body swayed and his phone nearly slipped from his grasp. He leaned against the wall, and as he closed his eyes closed, he was overwhelmed by a vivid crimson hue. He felt suffocated. "Trys, come quickly. We're at Downtown Hospital. Hurry!" "Okay, I'm on my way." After ending the call, it took Trystan a moment to gather himself and step into the elevator. Had Bethany slit her wrists again? Was it for real this time? That woman is utterly insane! Upon reaching the hospital, Trystan found Serene weeping in the corridor, while Megan was comforting her. Seemingly unaware of his presence, they conversed softly. "Last night, she said she couldn't go through with the divorce and needed to figure something out. I never imagined... never imagined it would come to this." "Aunt Serene, don't worry. Bethany will be okay," Megan said. "Megan, Beth is my only daughter. I can't bear to lose her." "Aunt Ser