Chapter 12: Jenny’s Tears

Alison lay still, her entire body aching, every cell screaming with pain. She couldn’t hold on much longer. The overwhelming pain made it hard to think straight. As she was about to pass out, she suddenly felt Oliver approaching her. A hot towel brushed clumsily across her face, and soon he was carefully wiping her body. Alison opened her eyes with great effort, confused as to why Oliver was suddenly being so kind. Her moment of warmth and gratitude lasted barely two seconds before his cold voice shattered it. “If you're done bathing, get up. Or are you planning to die in there?” His words were as sharp and harsh as ever. Alison glanced at him without saying anything and struggled to pull herself out of the bathtub. After several failed attempts, she slipped and fell back into the water. Oliver’s face darkened as he watched her struggle. He roughly dried her off and carried her to the bed. Alison, too exhausted to protest, lay there in pain, her mind shutting down. Time passed in a