Mandy headed downstairs and poured herself a glass of wine. As she prepared to leave with her drink, she spotted Esther by the window, gazing out at the distant sea.

“Would you like some wine?” Mandy asked.

Esther had just taken some painkillers, and the lingering dull pain slowly faded.

“No, thanks, I don’t drink,” Esther replied. She hesitated for a moment, considering that she and Mandy had undergone liver donation surgery. “Ms. Pendleton, is your wound hurting?”

Holding her wine glass, Mandy looked puzzled. “What wound?”

“The one from the liver donation.”

Mandy had only undergone a small incision in the operating room.

“It doesn’t hurt at all. Are you in pain?” she asked.

Esther furrowed her brows slightly and whispered, “A little.”

“Or perhaps it’s the upcoming rain? I’ve heard that weather changes can sometimes cause subtle aches in wounds like this. If it doesn’t get better, I recommend consulting Bradley or even

Esther softly thanked her.

casually sat on the sofa, observing Esther

entered the living room,

took her by the arm and led her

the crystal coffin gleaming coldly under the lights. Perhaps it was due to her recent hectic work schedule, but she felt an

Bradley commanded, “Get in.”

Bradley and slowly complied as

lay down inside the

the crystal coffin with a remote control

a piece of art

away coldly and left the

She belonged to him—forever!

no one could separate

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