CHAPTER 28.
It was around ten o'clock at night. I sat on the couch, clutching a glass of vodka. The corners of my lips were downturned, reflecting my troubled state. I tried to push away thoughts of how my days had been since I met Williams. If only I could turn back time, but to what moment? Ten years ago? Or perhaps just a few months ago when I encountered him again.
Tears welled up in my eyes as memories of Avery's lifeless body flashed before me once more. I bowed my head, furrowing my brows and creating deep lines on my forehead as I thought. "Williams will never see me coming!"
Slowly, I set the wine glass down on the table and hugged myself tightly, seeking solace as waves of guilt washed over me. My eyes were already red from crying, and my voice was now hoarse.
The room felt h
