Chapter 55

Mick returned to the hospital. The frustration in his heart had yet to subside. Instead, it had only grown more intense. Just the thought of Nydia's dismissive attitude toward him infuriated him. So she didn't want to be a full-time housewife. That could be negotiated. Was there a need to push each other into a corner? Did she really want a divorce and strike out on her own? How laughable! A girl from a small town with no connections or background in Elipus was hoping to make a name for herself? How could someone who was almost 30 still be so naive? It was driving him mad. He slammed his fist hard against the wall, his knuckles threatening to bleed. Mona caught up to him, completely ignoring Ted who was jogging to keep up behind them. Ted, still a child and not fully recovered from his illness, coughed as he walked. His face had gone pale, but no one cared. It was as if he were an unwanted child. Ted had deliberately slowed his steps, but Mona had already rushed into the ward,