Chapter 103. Who Hurt You?

DEAN

I wanted to believe her, but my head told me not to. My heart screamed at me to listen to Lena, but my reasoning told me to calm down and not let emotions take over. The first thing they told me when I admitted Lena to the health center was that she would have episodes like today. They said Lena would complain and pretend that everyone around her wanted to harm her. They told me to prepare myself. But no one prepares for something like this. I will never endure seeing the love of my life suffering like this.

"But you're not alone, sweetheart. I'm here. I'm Dean. You have me. I would never leave you alone. I've always been here."

"Dean," Lena separated from me. I had to distance myself from her. I thought she would insult me. "I need you to tell me that you've already talked to the hospital and that you'll get me out of there. Did you file the request as you said last night? If you haven't, you need to