"I feel so dizzy…"I pressed my palm to the wall to keep myself upright.The world around me began to blur,the hallway bleeding into red and gray.
Only then did Lennon finally look at me—and freeze when he saw the blood streaming down my face.
He hesitated,as if about to come over,but Winona clung to his sleeve."Lennon,my legs…they still hurt so much…"
He panicked immediately and swept her up into his arms without looking back at me.It was a kind nurse who rushed to help me,called the doctor and stayed by my side until I passed out.
I was hospitalized for three days and Lennon never came to see me.Not once.
When I went to collect my blood test results,I happened to pass by Winona’s ward.Inside,nurses were bustling in and out and laughter echoed through the hall.
I overheard them talking,full of admiration and envy.
"Mr.Shepherd is so attentive,Miss Myers,"one nurse gushed."He peels your apples and grapes too…even pours your water and gives you bath himself."
"She’s pregnant,you know.But right,he's so sweet.You’re so lucky to have such a devoted husband."
My chest caved in at their words.