Twelve Years of Giving Now I Rest Novel

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Chapter 10

My arm was suddenly yanked back, a searing pain ripping through it as the newly stitched wound tore open. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Blood dripped from my fingers onto the ground.

He kept his head down, his eyes hidden beneath his bangs. After a long silence, he murmured, “Get out, don’t ever let me see you again-

never!”

It was probably the kindest thing he had ever said to me.

struggled to my feet and glanced back at him.

Clutching my bleeding arm, I stumbled through

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the crowd and boarded the train.

I was leaving the city.

It wasn’t my home.

My home lay somewhere far away, in any city distant from them.

Throughout the journey, my arm continued to bleed.

But I felt no pain; the thought of the new life ahead filled me with excitement.

I transferred a few times and finally arrived in Salt Lake City.

In this city far from my past, I rented a small room facing south. I decorated it with

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care, choosing warm–toned furniture and a lampshade with a cozy yellow light.

It felt like a true home.

I also adopted a stray cat and named her Daisy.

When I first found her, she was trembling under a bridge, her fur matted and tangled.

I brought her home and gave her a bath.

She often snuggles in my arms, the only warmth I can feel in this world.

One day, I went out to buy cans for Daisy.

As I crossed the crosswalk, a car collided with

1. me.

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Salt Lake City has a low population density, especially in the area where I live, where vehicles and pedestrians are scarce.

I was the only one crossing the street when the car approached. It slowed slightly but still hit

1. me.

I heard the sound of the cans hitting the ground and felt my body slam onto the pavement.

Dazed, I stood up, touched my head, and saw blood on my hand.

I picked up the cat food, planning to return home where Daisy was waiting for her treat.

A few steps later, my vision darkened, and I collapsed.

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In the darkness, a woman’s voice spoke.

“There’s nothing serious, just a concussion.”

I recognized it.

It was Lydia’s biological mother.

“Of course, the driver I hired at a high price is quite skilled,” she continued.

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The following voice was from Lydia’s stepfather.

I never imagined I would end up in their hands.

Something sharp pierced my arm.

“Will this injection kill her?” Lydia’s father’s worried voice asked.

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“Only brain death. Her body will still function.”

“That’s good…”

I was really about to become Lydia’s blood bank.

Overwhelmed with fear, I quickly calmed myself, and then I fell into an endless darkness.

Daisy, I’m so sorry. Mommy can’t come back. What will you do now?