Ellie’s POV.
I still couldn’t fully believe what I’d learned about Asher. No matter how many times I tried to make sense of it, a part of me kept hoping I was wrong, that maybe Dr. Sinclair made a mistake, but I knew she didn’t. Her diagnosis was clear, and the way Asher acted lately only confirmed it. He was sick, and not just in a way that could be fixed with a little therapy or medicine. Now, I was more terrified than ever to marry him.
Since that day we met with Dr. Sinclair, Mom hadn’t let me leave the house. She had guards watching me almost all the time like I was a prisoner, especially with the wedding coming soon, I couldn’t go anywhere without her knowing. I couldn’t talk to anyone. Maybe she thought I’d try to run again. And honestly? She was right to be worried, because if th
