Chapter 31

Doctor Kedeva

I walked to my office, guilty of what I had done to Kiara, hanging heavy on my head. I sighed, walked to my seat, and slumped on it, my legs crossed on the table.

I stared at the blank computer screen, replaying the hurtful things I had done to her in my mind. The regret I was having was so heavy that it seemed to suffocate me, making it difficult to focus on anything else.

My phone rang, but I lacked even the strength to pull it from my pocket and answer the call. The sound of the ringing phone only served as a painful reminder of the mess I had created. Each ring felt like a piercing cry Kiara had released while calling for help for my already burdened conscience.

"The call might be important." My conscience tried to talk me into answering the call.

"Damn you, conscience. I am trying to get a grip on myself." I yelled back and then laughed out loud like a maniac when I realized what I had done. "Good, I am now arguing with my conscience.