Chapter 16
Chapter 16
Before I could even step out of the hotel door, I received a call from Daniel Brown’s friend.
“Finally, I got through to you. The voice on the other end was frantic. “I couldn’t stop him. Daniel Brown’s in the hospital from drinking. Please come quickly.”
“We’re sell
getting a divorce, so deal with it through someone else.” I felt helpless
There was a pause on the other end, then some pleading in the voice: “Can you come help? At least talk to him. I can’t stay here, I have work and a family.”
ghed and headed to the hospital, following the address his friend had given me.
When I arrived. Daniel Brown had already woken up.
He reeked of alcohol, his face unshaven, looking disheveled
-You’re h
here? I didn’t mean to disturb you.” Daniel Brown’s voice was hoarse. After a moment, he asked weakly, “How are you feeling?”
“The doctor said I’ll recover in a few days, no need to worry.”
The word “abortion” seemed to hurt Daniel Brown. His already pale face turned ghostly white.
“Where are your parents?” Even without me, logically, his parents wouldn’t leave him alone like this.
Daniel Brown opened his mouth a few times but didn’t say anything.
I realized the truth and stared firmly, “You haven’t told them we’re getting a divorce.”
Daniel Brown nodded silently.
d for me too.”
“You should tell them soon, or if they call, it’ll be awkward for
“Is there really no chance to fix this? Daniel Brown sat up, agitated, the needle in his hand bleeding slightly. “I’ll change, can you give me one more chaude?”
I shook my head.
“Giving you a chance would be too cruel to me.”
To compromise and live in pain and uncertainty, to accept Daniel Brown’s mistakes.
It wasn’t my fault–why should I be punished?
o the civil affairs bureau to finalize the divorce.” I looked at Daniel
“I’ll help you find a nurse. Just remember to pay them, and in half a month, go to Brown. “Don’t call me anymore.”
anymore.
I didn’t want to deal with anything related to him any
