Chapter 22

• I woke up a few hours later with a dull ache all over my body. I manage to get out of bed and notice that the swelling on my ankle has gone down and the pain has subsided. I step out of my room and see a door to another room slightly ajar. I spot a doctor sitting at a desk and scribbling something. I knock and enter the room. She looks up at me and smiles. "You should be fine now, Luna. It's almost daybreak," she says, glancing out the window at the golden rays of the sun peeking out from behind the trees. "Thank you for helping me, Doctor Williams," I say, giving her a questioning look. "Olivia Williams," she replies, standing up and extending her hand for me to shake. I shake it gently and murmur, "I'm Matilda." "Yes, of course Luna. Everyone knows," she says with a chuckle. "Please call me Matilda," I smile at her. "Do you think I could borrow some slippers?" I ask, looking at my bare feet. "Of course. I will also ask someone to walk you home," she replies. I thank her and she nods her head as she leaves the room.
• A few seconds later, a young boy who looks to be about fifteen or sixteen walks in with a pair of slippers in his hands. "Thanks," I say with a smile. "What's your name?" I ask. "Leo. I'm here to take you home, Luna," he says, returning my smile. "Oh, thanks. And please just call me Matilda," I reply. He nods and walks out, leading the way and I follow silently behind him.
• No words were exchanged between us as we walked. It was still quite dark outside, with only a little help from the sun to light the way. The wind was strong and it seemed like a storm was brewing. I shivered a bit as it hit me, but I kept walking in silence, my mind wandering to the events of the previous night. A wave of anger filled me as I remembered the words Harvey had said to me before he left me in agony. I had been so nice to him and this was how I was repaid. I had had enough of his outbursts. I was done.