It was only then that Erin realized everything had been quietly changing—she just hadn't noticed.
'But who questions why their life is suddenly getting better?'
Instead of answering Brett's question, she slipped past him and, with her back to him, said, "I'm exhausted. All I want is to sleep. I'll skip the hospital in the morning. Can you tell Mary not to wake me for breakfast? Thanks."
A fleeting, complicated look crossed Brett's face as he watched her, but he said nothing and left the room.
Once Erin heard the door close, she let out a long sigh of relief.
The next morning, she slept in until after ten. Looking out her window, she saw the sun shining brightly. To her surprise, Brett hadn't gone to the office—he was sitting in the courtyard, reading over some documents.
Just then, a
