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.

yourself? Why torture me by hurting yourself?" Vincent's voice was

Claire into his arms with such force, as if

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

right here in front of you." She struggled fiercely,

remained, each struggle tearing at her wounds. Blood streamed from her forehead, down her cheeks, and dripped

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

hands slowly released her, an indescribable sense of loss gnawing at his heart

body wavered without

just before he could catch her

voice was

hospital exit, her unsteady steps like broken drumbeats, pounding on Vincent's

her but couldn't let her leave alone, so he followed at

want to go home just yet, only to face relentless

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