Chapter 29

Catherine

It is long past lunch as I make my way down to the hospital wing with Pierto in tow. I missed lunch as well but I figured that Mr. Peccati wouldn’t mind. I had recently eaten the food Mrs. Marino had brought me and I still didn’t have full control over my feelings. I still don’t. It feels like I can break down and cry any minute but being out in public helps keep the tears at bay. I don’t want anyone to see me cry.

Dr. Davies is in his office when I arrive. I can hear the sound of someone hammering and sawing in the newly appointed storage room so I go there first to see how it goes. A young man in his early twenties is deeply focused on his task in the messy room.

“Hello.” I say loud and clear to make sure he hears me.