The words left everyone stunned. Suddenly, the study door behind us was burst open. Stephen rushed out anxiously, dashing to them, "What happened to Teresa?! What's wrong with her?!"
Watching Stephen's back, I was dazed for a moment. So he had been awake all along, just hiding behind the door, observing the situation. Even when they were harsh with me, he remained indifferent. How ironic everything was.
My throat choked, and a dense pain welled up in my heart, along with stomach cramps. Cold sweat beaded on my forehead as I slowly squatted down. I couldn't hear anything in my mind. My blurred vision only saw everyone running out in a panic.
At the moment Stephen stepped out, I used all my strength to grab the hem of his shirt. Weakly, I said, "Steve, my stomach hurts, please... take me
