Chapter 20

A few days later, Eva found herself taking Jake to the hospital. She couldn't keep this a secret and had to tell Lucas. Before he arrived, she glanced at Jake being examined by the doctor, then looked at herself in the mirror. Without hesitation, she walked into the stairwell and slapped herself until her cheek was red and swollen. By the time Lucas rushed over, she stood up from the bench, tears streaming down her face. "Mr. Holden, I'm so sorry. It was all my fault. Jake seemed upset after school today. He didn't want me to pick him up, hit me a couple of times, and even bit me. "I... I failed to control my strength and pushed him out of reflex. I didn't mean to hurt him like that. It's all my fault… Please, punish me." Lucas looked at the side of her face that was red and swollen, not knowing what to say. "You should go home now. I'll take it from here." "Can I just stay a little longer? I'm really worried about him. I swear I didn't do it on purpose. If I could turn back time