AIDEN
I had a hunch that Hermione would avoid me again after I left her house that evening. I tried to call and text her to make amends, but to no avail.
I would have confronted her in person, but my schedule was tight over the past week, and I couldn't leave Neil to handle the workload alone, despite his assurance that he could manage it.
Neil is my biggest supporter when it comes to my marriage plans. He's been effusive about my engagement to Hermione, gushing over how well we looked together when he watched the video of our public appearance online.
This morning, I decided I'd had enough of playing games with Hermione. I instructed Neil to reschedule my appointments and clear my schedule for a visit to Hermione's hospital today. As I envision the morning's events, a smile spreads
