Paralysis

"Did he die?" she asked with a trembling voice, but her face was devoid of any expression.

I handed her my phone. She only read the title of the article. SERIAL SEX OFFENDER IN 60S FOUND DEAD UNDER SUBWAY.

Then she got up from the bed and slowly walked towards the bathroom.

"Let me give you the towels," I said, foolishly walking towards the bathroom, but she didn't even blink twice and closed the door.

I could hear her smothered sob.

My heart ached.

Paralysis.