Chapter 10

Maybe that’s how she has to deal with every moment spent in his presence now.

Simply think of him as her patient.

And it’s not like the ticking time bomb is going to be her personal grim reaper.

Despite herself, Fanny quickly lists the items she needs, Carlos notes on his phone while he’s halfway there.

After that, Andy also rushed out, effectively leaving her alone with Michel.

Pressing her lips together and swallowing to get rid of the strange feeling in her throat, Fanny approached the bed and stood in front of Michel, seeing him leaning back against the headboard, staring at her.

It’s just, staring at her like he’s more than five seconds short of killing her.

Fanny quickly averted her eyes from his penetrating gaze and focused on the task at hand, noticing that the front of his shirt was now covered in blood.

Glancing around, she found the bathroom door and hurried inside to get a large towel.

When she turned, she took a deep