Chapter 134

Rachel didn't know what Stephanie had truly gone through. Steven lifted me, struggling to control his emotions. Being mentally ill, it was a hundred times harder for him to contain his feelings than for an ordinary person. "Let's go home," he whispered softly, carrying me out of the hospital ward. Rachel rushed forward, slapping Michael hard across the face. She shouted, "You bastard, give me Stephie back! Give her back to me!" I buried my face in Steven's chest and cried. At that moment, I didn't care if Steven was acting or not. I just wanted someone to lean on, that was all. "Steven, let's take the subway back, okay?" I rested my head on his shoulder and croaked. Steven held me close as we walked. He gently replied, "Alright." I smiled. His acting was impeccable. How could his emotions be so stable? Was he really mentally ill? "Steve, I'm not Stephanie Carlson..." I wanted to see how he would react. I didn't want to be Stephanie anymore. It was too painful. Steven pau