The Woman From Hell

My mind felt like it was mush when I exited the coffee shop.

Just what was going on these days?

I drove back to the apartment and heard someone calling my name behind me before I even entered, "Wanda." The voice was faint, but I was very familiar with it.

I turned around and smiled slightly. "Susan."

After inviting Susan into the apartment, I poured her a cup of tea. "It's so sudden. You should have informed me."

After accepting the tea, Susan put the cup down on the table. She looked up slightly and glanced at me. "If I had called in advance, I might not have been able to see you." Susan's response stunned me.

I pursed my lips, my voice soft. "So, you know about it too."

"How could I not? Not only have you rejected help from your friends, but you even rejected your brother. Why are you so cruel to yourself?"

I could hear the complaint and affection in Susan's tone.

quietly, the smile on my face fading. "Weren't you the same? You left

was no danger. But it's different for you. Forget not having anyone to comfort you by your side,

not want to get innocent people involved. Both Shannon and Marius had already gotten

noted my determination. She looked at me, her gaze helpless. "But

mind, Susan. I won't contact them until the crisis is

had made my decision, and

"I knew it would be like this. I just thought I'd try.

shook her head as she stood up. "I'm

a little longer?" Truthfully, it was addictive interacting

with Susan just now made me feel like I was not alone. The loneliness in my heart had also receded

not be greedy with

alright, you should go," I said again without waiting

"If, and I mean if, you really can't carry on anymore, come home anytime." "Don't worry, I

in this apartment without worry. Stay as long as you like. Take

I slowly smiled. "Why are you so down? It's