Love Coming from the Least Expected

It all happened so quickly. I barely had time to process my reaction. “Thank you, Mrs. Lane. Thank you so much.”

With a choked voice, I expressed my gratitude over and over again. I did not know whether to cry or laugh. I was happy to finally be acknowledged by Christopher’s family. At the same time, I wanted to burst out into tears, perhaps because this happiness had not come easy for me.

“Thank you, Mrs. Lane.” Tears welled up in my eyes and overflowed down my face. I had finally done it. My determination had managed to sway them.

“What are you crying for? Have I been that harsh on you? I just agreed to your marriage, that’s all, yet you’re so emotional.” Julia’s eyes started to tear up too. She gently dabbed away the tears on my face.

he would be overjoyed too. Mrs. Lane, do you mind if I give him a call right now?” I looked expectantly

not. Instead, she turned around and exited the ward.

never count your chickens before they hatch. I supposed that my situation had been too good to be true. Right after

was tense as he stood there silently. His typically neat hair was a mess. Even the clothes that hung on his body were wrinkled. It looked as though he had just

of it all was his facial expression. Looking at him, I was at a loss for words. I squirmed under my blanket and started to sob. Why would Julia do this? I looked over to her in

for becoming closer. How could she

into his arms. Because he was too forceful, his body slammed into the injury on my chest. The pain caused my face to twist, but I kept my mouth sealed. I hugged him back

this, he must have been worried sick. I leaned into his arms and whispered, “I’m fine. Don’t worry. It’s just a tiny injury. The doctor said it’s pretty minor. I just need

“Eve!” he shouted.

brought some soup over. Do you

he buried his face into my neck. He was hugging me so tight that I was struggling to

it?”

shouting my name over and over again. If I