Joel had the sales associate carefully wrap the jewelry before driving to a newly opened bakery nearby.
A man who had never been interested in desserts now leaned over the display case, studying the delicate pastries he once scoffed
at
“Do you have a low–sugar version of this cake? And this chocolate one–make sure the cocoa powder is unsweetened.” His voice
was gentle as he instructed the staff.
The employees around him praised him for being such a thoughtful and attentive boyfriend
My heart clenched tightly and it felt like I might pass out from the pain.
Joel carried the neatly packed cake to his car, eager to return to the hospital,
I sat in the back seat, watching as he occasionally steadied the dessert box with one hand, my chest
