Chapter 12

Back to him again

Nora

After assimilating what he told me, I put it on with disgust. His coat smelled like him, I didn’t want his scent on my skin. But I remembered the doctor’s words. And convinced myself that later I would have time and health to fight him. Erik continued to watch me from where I was. I could feel his gaze. But fortunately, the nurse entered with the wheelchair, cutting off the tension. She pulled it closer to me and was about to help me up when Erik told her that he would do it. Why? It’s the only thing I could think of. I didn’t want his hands near me. Those same hands caused me so much damage and pain.

When he came over to help me up, I stepped forward and immediately sat in the wheelchair. I went to the nurse and told her. “I’m ready.” She saw us nervous, not knowing what to do. But Erik, without taking her into account. Took the handles of the wheelchair and pushed me towards the door. We left the hospital in complete silence until we