Chapter 152. Contemplation

"Oh, Alice, I didn't know you were going through all that. It must have been really hard. You're strong for getting through it."

Alice nodded with a bitter smile. "Thank you, Nurse Rea."

After a short hug, Rea glanced at the little girl. "You're strong too, Sky. You managed to survive until this moment. You're very cool."

Sky chuckled lightly. "Thank you, Ma'am."

"You're welcome, Sweetheart." After kissing the little girl's head, Rea patted the back of Alice's hand. "So now, how are you feeling? Are you getting better?"

Alice's smile suddenly faded. After a moment of contemplation, she looked down. "I don't know. I'm not sure. I feel like I'm being very mean to Sky, to Edmund, to Lucas. They all suffer because of me."

Upon hearing the confession, Sky grew gloomy. She m