Chapter 77

TRIGGER WARNING: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. It took exactly a week for me to be let out of the hospital and during that week, Darius did not leave my side once. I didn’t know how to tell him that the last thing I needed was his presence to remind me that I was the cause of most of his problems so I stayed silent and forced myself to endure it. Amy brought me flowers and Ian brought chocolates but my appetite was nonexistent. When we got to the house, I was shocked to see that Amy and Serena had planned a welcome-back celebration for me complete with a banner and balloons. Darius rolled his eyes when he saw it although a small smile played on his lips and I knew without a doubt that they didn’t let him in on the plan. I was ushered into a chair because although I was mostly healed, my legs still hurt when I stood on it for too long. Amy cut a slice of cake for me but I couldn’t stomach it. I took a bite so she wouldn’t be suspicious and placed it on the table. Darius sat opposite me but I co