"Ms. Bailey, I won't take Easton from you. He's your husband and always will be."
I stared at the ground and said quietly, "Honestly, I wouldn't mind. If you can convince Easton to divorce me, I might even thank you."
Esther smiled, her tone almost regretful. "He still loves you, deep down. I think he's just trying to keep you by his side with this plan."
"WTF? This homewrecker's acting all magnanimous!"
I couldn't hold it in anymore. "You shameless couple really are a perfect match. Who gave you the nerve to lecture me? With your bare-assed bravado?"
Without waiting for her reaction, I straightened my back and walked off, ignoring her reddening face.
...
On the day of my scheduled dialysis, I went alone as usual.
In the hospital room, I saw the smiling doctor again. "Why is it always him? I've developed a physical aversion to men by now."
"Do you know how many people are waiting for an appointment with me?"
"I'm not here to fangirl over you, okay? I don't care about your face!"
"I'm just trying to help. A familiar face is better than a stranger, right?"
"We've only met once! How are you so friendly already?"