The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

frightened look on her face, as if confronting some unseen terror.

Maybe she didnt do it

Alcestis.

Interestinnnggggg

The real motivation was purely selfish. I was on a quest to help myself. I believe the same is true for most people who go into mental health. We are drawn to this profession because we are damaged—we study psychology to heal ourselves.

LMAO THIS IS SO FUCKING REAL HOLY SHIT

“I take special care of her. No one knows her like I do, not even Professor Diomedes.”

Thats a weird thing to say

I’d watch her sometimes, without her knowing. I’d stand outside her house and look, hoping she would appear at the window.” He laughed.

So hes a stalker....WHAT IF HES STALKING ALICIA??

Yuri gave me an odd smile. “Let me give you some advice. Go home to your wife. Go home to Kathy, who loves you.… And leave Alicia behind.”

Yuri youre VERY suspicious

She’d seen a man on the street, watching her.”

Ive convinced myself its yuri

Why didn’t Alicia die instead?’” I stared at Paul for a second, stunned. I wasn’t sure I understood. “‘Why didn’t Alicia die instead?’” “That’s what he said.” “Alicia heard this?” “Yeah. And Alicia whispered something to me—I’ll never forget it. ‘He killed me,’ she said. ‘Dad just—killed me.’

Wow what a piece of shit

Yuri frowned. “But—I saw Professor Diomedes earlier. He was here.” “He was?” “Yes, I saw him early this morning. He was at the other end of the corridor, and he seemed in a rush—at least, I think it was him.”

Omg?? Did he give her the pills??

Over the next few days, I kept returning. One day, she left the house and went for a walk. I followed her, keeping my distance. I was worried she saw me at one point, but even if she did, I was just a stranger to her. For the moment.

Girl...this is sounding oddly familiar

This was the first time I came face-to-face with Alicia Berenson. The rest, as they say, is history.

Wait what the fuck