The nurse took a look at my medical record and fell into silence. “Ms. Tanner… I’m sure the doctors will figure a way out,” she muttered.

 

Her words fell on my ears like a final verdict that sealed my fate. The glass in my hand slipped to the ground and shattered. I was not dreaming.

 

“Are you okay, Ms. Tanner?” the nurse cried out and ran to grab a towel to dry my hands. My heart warmed upon receiving kindness from a stranger.

said, trying to put on a smile. “Could you pour

under her watchful gaze. I sat back in my bed, listening intentionally for my own heartbeat. I wondered if my heart would stop beating anytime

right outside of my door. I turned my

feeling?” It was

Mr. Lane.” I lowered my head, bracing myself to hear the

 

and changed the topic. “I know my wife doesn’t like you dating Chris, and I hope you don’t mind her honesty. She tends to overthink things, but rest assured, I approve of this relationship. You might find our family intimidating, but I will readily welcome anyone

was not in the capacity to demand the family to accept me. After all, I was a

Darius will

 

to me in the end. He was worried I would not be able to take it. I could tell he had my best interests in mind. To be honest, I knew Christopher’s family was genuinely amiable and kind.

not go to see Christopher because I was afraid I would break down in front of him. I did not know

would not be able to come to terms

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