Chapter 7
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He pressed the answer button, switching on the speakerphone. Zara’s drunken voice came through the phone.
“Dr. Gunn, it’s my fault that your family’s gathering ended badly today. Please don’t hate me. I’m someone who’s lucky just to
see another day. Meeting you was my biggest blessing. Can you not take away my last shot at happiness?”
Jason’s voice was low and firm. “My wife and I need to rest. If there’s nothing important, don’t call me again.”
There was a pause on the other end of the line, followed by the sound of glass shattering.
Zara’s voice came back, weak and frail. “Alright, I’ll do as you say. I like places where I can see the flowers bloom in spring,
somewhere facing the ocean. I’m an orphan, so I hope you can take care of my funeral matters.”
After she spoke, the phone beeped with the sound of a disconnected call.
Jason’s face turned pale as he gripped my hand. “Wynter, I can’t just stand by. I have to check on her. She’s my patient. I can’t just
let her die.”
I sat up and looked him in the eyes, holding his gaze for what felt like an eternity. Then I gave him a soft smile. “I just showered,
so I’m not going out now. You go. I’ll leave the door unlocked for you.”
His eyes lit up. Overcome with joy, he hugged me tightly, as though he wanted to press me into his very bones.
“Honey, wait for me. I have so much to tell you when I get back.”
I didn’t reject the hug.
