Eleanor always thought her heart belonged to someone else.

Being with Kenneth was comfortable, convenient. They both had someone else in mind, and that arrangement seemed to work just fine.

But people change, especially when they spend every day together.

Eleanor found herself growing accustomed to Kenneth's presence. He was there when she got home from work, ready to hit the grocery store or cook dinner together. At night, they fell asleep in each other's

arms.

This newfound closeness turned what was once an advantage of their relationship into a thorn in her side. The more she fell for Kenneth, the more it hurt knowing he was thinking of someone else. Someone named Dorothy.

Eleanor felt like Kenneth looked through her, hoping to see a face that wasn't hers.

Jealousy turned into anger.

in his hospital bed, Kenneth offered a weak smile. "I've done a lot of thinking while you

"Thinking of me?"

he nodded. "I've been thinking... I shouldn't hold you back

emotional turmoil that Eleanor felt. "You were right during our fight. You

"Kenneth, I was just-"

time, even though she's happily married now, with a loving husband and healthy kids. I can't

realized that by holding onto Eleanor, he was just wasting her time and

be with

know, I've

matter how

their way, Kenneth's chances were

only he could convince himself to give up

Eleanor stood up, frustration in her voice. "Kenneth, do you realize

might miss your chance forever!

who

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