Unconscious Husband: Meet Her Love In Silence by Ken Slaner

On the other end of the line, Holden expressed gentle concern, feigning ignorance, and inquired, “How did you sustain your injury?

Who did it?”

Ariana provided a succinct and matter-of-fact account, addressing each question with precision.

Nevertheless, the person on the other end of the line remained steadfast in his role as a concerned husband, causing Ariana’s cheeks to flush with embarrassment and shyness.

Noticing Ariana’s blushing countenance, Melon grew immediately concerned and urgently asked, “Mommy, why are you blushing? Are you running a fever? Should I call the doctor?”

For a protracted, uneasy moment, Holden, on the opposite end of the phone, lapsed into silence, a pause that Ariana also endured.

inner turmoil palpable. How could Melon lay bare her

to end the embarrassment, Ariana engaged in a few more strained pleasantries before

for the night. We’ll chat again soon!” Without waiting for a

scalded her, cradling her head in her hands. Her silent scream resonated with the

E L A ‘s L I B R A R

resist cooling while that voice, eerily

on the television,

thought you were sleepy? Why are you watching

the boy roughly, she sank her teeth

you, starting this