I braced myself for what I had to do next.
“I know that,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “Thank you for coming to see me. Especially after everything we said yesterday… after our disagreement.”
I sighed, acting frustrated with myself. “I’m just… so annoyed. I didn’t want to do this. I didn’t want to bring all this on you. I’m sorry I acted that way.”
I shifted on the bed and looked down at my hands. “The truth is… I’m really not feeling well. The doctor said this could affect my mood, my body, and even my emotional and mental state. And right now, I’m just not in the best place.”
Ryan reached out and took my hand, holding it tightly in both of his. His eyes didn’t leave mine as he said softly, “I’m here. You and I, we’re a pair. We come as one. And I want you to know that you
