"Alonzo..." I weakly whispered his name as I watched him take a step away from me, as if I was contaminated with a disease.
This is for the best. I don't want to take back what I said to him. Because it's the truth...
One step turned into many until he completely walked away without hesitation. Oh, God. Was I too harsh on him? I shook my head at my own thoughts and was about to follow him when someone called my name.
"Sister Mera!"
I turned to see our neighbor, out of breath and seemingly having been looking for me for a while. Based on his reaction, I couldn't help but feel nervous.
"Nana Ellen… She was rushed to the hospital!"
I wasted no time and immediately went to the nearest hospital. I was anxious even though I didn't yet know why she was taken there. My hands were cold with w
