---- Chapter 2 "Alice, why didn't you inform us that you were coming home?" Thomas asked. "Mel and I didn't do anything. Don't get the wrong idea!" When Thomas woke up and noticed me standing there, he scrambled off the bed and hastily put ona shirt. Melody was awoken by the commotion. Her eyes were still hazy with sleep when she mumbled, "I've been scared of the sound of thunder since I was a child. I can only fall asleep with Thomas cradling me whenever it storms. Alice, you're not going to be petty over something as small as this, are you?" I was near tears by how infuriated I was with them. But after leaving the hospital, I promised myself that I would never shed another tear for Thomas. "There's nothing that I have to be petty about," I replied. "Don't worry. Even if you have sex in front of my face, I won't stop you!" I left after saying my piece. I was afraid that I would ---- start crying if I stayed. Thomas chased after me, grabbing me furiously. "Mel and I are innocent. As her elder, how could you say something so outrageous to her? Do you have any idea of the emotional damage you're going to inflict on her with your words? Go back and apologize to her! " I batted his hand away. I felt like I was on the verge of a breakdown when I yelled, "Mel refuses to eat. Mel will suffer emotional damage. Mel this. Mel that. "Thomas, did you worry about me for even a second? I was bedridden in the hospital for 25 days. I almost died!" The displeasure on Thomas' face morphed into guilt when I brought up my time in the hospital. "It's not that I didn't want to visit you when you were in the hospital. Mel was traumatized after the explosion. I had to take care of her and couldn't find the time to visit you." His words extinguished the flames of injustice that ---- were burning in my heart, leaving nothing but a bone- deep disappointment. I had so many things I wanted to say to him, but the words disappeared at that moment, along with my tears. There was no point in fighting for him any longer. Thomas didn't love me anymore-his words were all the confirmation I needed to hear to answer any lingering questions I still had. Melody was calling for Thomas. He frowned as he gazed at me. "That's enough for today. Don't spout nonsense to Mel again," he said before taking his leave. Throughout our entire conversation, he never asked about my well-being even once. "T can give up on him completely now..." I murmured to myself. I was rooted to the spot for a long time before I finally left to pack my luggage. Other than my identification documents and a few sets of clothes, I threw everything else away. In the end, I was only left with a Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!