Chapter 95. What Lies Within

Silvia POV

“No one I can call right now,” I told Mason, my heart pounding against my ribs as I shook my head weakly.

My skull felt like it was being crushed from the inside, pressure building behind my eyes.

“My brother is at work. I can’t drag him into this,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “Noah’s suffered enough because of me already...”

The guilt crashed over me like a wave.

Noah was finally stable after his surgery.

Katy was buried in finals, and Mia had gone since the weekend - probably lost in some design project at her aunt’s shop.

Mason pulled out his phone, eyebrows raised. “What about Sherman then? I should probably”

“No!” I practically lunged for his phone.

My hand shot out, pushing his away with surprising force despite how weak I felt.

“Not him,” I said, my voice steadier now. “Please don’t call Sherman. Just... don’t.”

The room spun around me, and I gripped the table edge. “Fine, I’ll go