CAROLINE The question hangs in the air and it's enough to wake me from his earlier spell where I thought he was almost sorry for what he did. An apology wasn't what I had expected from Malcolm. In fact, I never want him to apologise. That sorrowful look on his face shook me up so bad. Apparently, preparing mentally doesn't affect what happens in reality. There's a big difference. Just like how I thought facing him in my head would make me immune to seeing him in reality. I turn to Malcolm with curiosity heavy on mh features and I stare in silence. He repeats his question again and I just stare because I'm trying to piece my thoughts and analyse him. So he's not sorry? I can't place my finger on it. Is he asking because he's curious or because he would like to know if I really have my

