"A glass of water, please." Elliot sat down on the sofa.

The housekeeper immediately brought a glass of water and handed it to him.

He took the water glass, took a sip, and began to think about the consequences he might face after getting the treatment.

He had not considered that before that day.

Gary's words gnawed at a lingering resentment that had festered in his dead heart.

"I was never this lonely.

"How did I end up falling so far?

"Did I really have to waste my life in meaningless