Seeking Forgiveness

Kael

Entering that hospital room and finding Sarah lying in the bed, aware of the real possibility that she might never walk again, made me feel like the worst human being in the world. Deep down, I knew my responsibility in all of this was significant, and the weight of guilt hit me like an avalanche.

I decided at that moment that, regardless of what she might say now, I would do everything in my power to help her. Even if she no longer wanted me around, I was determined to continue taking care of her, even from a distance.

"Leave us alone, Maira," Sarah's voice didn't sound like a request, but rather like a firm order. Just from that short sentence, I could sense how the accident had transformed her personality, and not in a positive way.

"You can call me if you need anything," Maira says before leaving the room. Although her words were directed at Sarah, I knew it was a message for me.

"What do you hope to achieve by approaching me? Do you think you'll gain sympathy from everyone b