Ever since Everett told me he'd propose once he was ready, his nights had been swallowed up by work - or so I thought. He'd been coming home in the wee hours for several nights in a row.

But tonight, when he walked through the door reeking of something unfamiliar, I knew something was off.

"Everett, where have you been?" I didn't expect him to find me awake, considering it was past midnight.

Propping myself up on my elbows, I swung my legs off the bed and walked over to him, barefoot. "You weren't working late at the office, were you?"

Everett pressed his lips together, not saying a word.

"Come on, tell me. Were you or weren't you?"

"I was at the office."

"Liar." I frowned, "You know where you've been has a smell to it, right?"

Silence.

"You went to the hospital."

it was a statement. Growing up, hospitals had been like a second home

upon returning, then join me in our room. I hadn't noticed anything amiss until tonight when he entered our bedroom to grab something. The

be," Everett said, turning to

"Who's in

you

me. He... he had never spoken to

the dimly lit room, I couldn't quite make out Everett's expression. After

With all the advancements in medicine

me. "Shouldn't you be hoping she dies?

feel anymore! You know

weary. "I'm exhausted.

a sigh and

your feelings. I shouldn't have asked at this

turned to leave, Everett

bother, I won't be

by a thread, I'd be beside myself too. Considering he managed to keep his cool without lashing out

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