Chapter 76. The Aftermath

Millicent’s POV

After Christopher’s demise, I went into shock, I’ll stare off into space, for hours and this went on for days.

Samantha tried to reach me, speaking and telling me lots of things but I was not interested. I was like a zombie, not really aware of my surroundings.

“Millicent,” she would say, trying to penetrate my consciousness. “Eat something, please, for your health. I prepared this myself, especially for you. It’s your favorite.” She held my hand, squeezing, “The medicine the doctor has been giving you requires that you eat!” she added. “You still have those who need and love you around. You are the only family I have left. Did you ask me back here so I can grieve once more if I lose you?”

Suddenly, she let go off my hands. And I heard a deeper voice. “You should know Samantha, that Millicent thinks that if she punished herself long enough, Christopher will be brought back to life,” it was Sylvester. “She knows she is to blame for all t