Chapter 30
The rest of the week dragged on like a slow nightmare I could not wake up from. I went to work every day, did my job with quiet determination, and tried my best to stay invisible. But invisibility was impossible when Sophia was around. She had become bolder after our last exchange, throwing little comments my way whenever she could, always careful to make them sound innocent to anyone listening.
This afternoon was no different.
I was helping transfer a patient when Sophia walked past with two other doctors. She stopped and watched me for a moment, then spoke loud enough for everyone nearby to hear.
“Some people really know how to make themselves the center of attention,” she said with a light laugh. “Always causing little scenes and then acting surprised when people notice.
