Chapter 42

Vincent stood frozen, stunned by Claire's sudden, self-destructive outburst.

"You won't let go, will you?" Claire hurled herself against the wall again. The dull thuds echoed down the corridor, each one a heavy blow to Vincent's heart.

His face turned ashen, and he nearly lost his balance.

"Are you insane?" His voice trembled. "Just to get away from me, you're willing to hurt yourself like this?"

Claire seemed possessed, locked in a frenzy. As long as Vincent held on, she persisted in her self-harming actions.

Blood splattered onto the floor, forming shocking pools of red, while her face grew pale from blood loss.

Vincent was tormented by Claire's madness, pain consuming him from the depths of his soul.

can't you care for yourself? Why torture me by hurting yourself?"

into his arms with such force, as if

How ironic. If caring for herself worked, she wouldn't

you." She struggled fiercely, attempting once more to slam

tearing at her wounds. Blood streamed from her forehead, down

Claire in horror. "Claire, stop this. I'll let go, I'll let go right

slowly released her, an indescribable sense of loss

body wavered

before he could catch her again, she steadied

away. We're done, never to meet again." Claire's voice

she limped toward the hospital exit, her unsteady steps like broken drumbeats,

let her leave alone, so

only to face relentless scorn from the

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