And those chilling words that uncontrollably slipped out of his mouth, "Stay by my side? Are you even worthy?"
It was his first time looking directly into his own eyes. Nothing filled them but disgust and disdain. Even when a woman was weakly crying at his feet, he showed no mercy.
He never despised his past self as much as he did at this moment.
If only back then...
When he woke up from the nightmare, it was already deep into the night.
George River rubbed his tired brow, attempting to recall the scenes from his dream, but his mind was a blur filled only with sadness and pain.
These feelings clung to his heart, and wouldn't let go.
Holding his cell phone, staring at the familiar number, yet not finding the courage to dial it.
He always remembered her words, delivered in a soft yet firm tone, "Stop bothering me."
The man chuckled lightly, but his eyes were filled with bitterness.
*
That night, in response to the trending topic, Jackie Qualls had only one thing to say,