CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: DESPERATION?

A DAY LATER, NIGHT. ~MAE~ The stars and moon chose to stand out tonight, giving beautiful tiny lights that dominated the earth and the exterior walls of the house. I'd insisted on swimming with George, and after so much hesitation, pleading, and convincing him of my speedy recovery, he finally agreed. Despite the cold weather, George's wealth and power made the pool water warm as we decided to take a swim. The doctor came around to treat me this morning as George employed her to do, and she confirmed my rapid response to treatment, giving me a good feeling of relief. The doctor has already removed the bandage from my head and replaced it with a cast over the affected area, allowing me to swim with a shower cap that covers a portion of my forehead. “George!” I screamed, giggling loudly as he splashed a handful of water on my face as we swam in the pool. He giggled, moving to the other end of the pool, and I swam fast, rushing towards him and intending to do payback. When I was you