Chapter 33: Denial and Anger

Settled in his car, Louis watched as Nicole and Jaden walked out of the hospital. Deep down, he couldn’t shake the feeling that Nicole was telling the truth. For the first time since Marcus’s accident, Louis felt an overwhelming urge to break down and cry. He felt utterly miserable. He had a son? Knowing that he couldn’t bear the thought of going back to work, Louis decided to visit his parents and Marcus. Marcus was still recuperating from his injuries and was staying at his parents’ house. As Louis approached the house, he wondered how his parents would react to the news. He was certain that his father would be deeply disappointed in him. Despite his apprehensions, Louis knew that he needed his parents’ support more than ever. He couldn’t handle this situation alone. With his shoulders slumped, he entered the house. His mother was the first to notice him. “Louis?” she exclaimed. “What are you doing here?” “There’s been a bit of an issue,” he replied. “Is everything okay with