Every word he spoke was filled with relief for me.
I put the phone down and closed my eyes.
When I woke up again, it was to the sound of Virginia crying.
She clutched a hospital report in her trembling hands, her shoulders shaking violently.
"Bryan... The doctor said they found a congenital defect during their tests. You were never able to have children."
"But don’t worry, I won’t leave you. No matter what happens, you’re my husband."
"Once you’re discharged, let’s adopt a child, okay? Having a child around you will help you heal."
I was the one who had supposedly lost my ability to have children.
Yet, she looked more devastated than I did.
Her performance was flawless, but I was too tired to expose her.
After a long silence, I glanced at the report in her hands and nodded seriously.
Virginia was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her face as she hugged me tightly.
"I’ll take care of you. Don’t be afraid. No matter what people say, I’ll always stand by you."
"After we’re married, I’ll transfer all my assets to your name. Take it as my promise to you."
Our bodies were pressed closely together.
But our heartbeats were miles apart.