After we came down the mountain, Nathan refused to return to the hospital.
He said he didn't want to go back and risk seeing Elliot again.
As for his health, he could call a private doctor to treat him at home.
So I sent him home first, then went back by myself.
But I didn't return to the marital home I had shared with Elliot. Instead, I went to an apartment I had borrowed from Nathan.
I didn't want to go back.
I was afraid my mom would find me there.
After I returned to the apartment and slept for a while, I woke up to another call from Nathan.
On the phone, he asked urgently, "Vanessa, did Elliot come to see you?"
I scratched my head.
"No."
Nathan said, "He just called me and asked where you were. I didn't tell him."
After saying that, he paused for a second.
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