Weeks later, Leslie woke up to a pleasant surprise. There were no more blood drips, that had worried her for a while. She wasn't sure why the bleeding had stopped, but she felt a wave of relief wash over her.
Usually, by the time Leslie woke up, Derek would already be gone. He made it a habit to leave before she woke up. But that day was different. As she got out of bed, put on her robe and headed to the kitchen, she was taken aback to see Derek sitting there, eating breakfast.
It was a surprise, seeing him there in the morning, a break from their usual routine. She wasn't sure what to make of it, but his presence was undeniable. For a moment, Leslie just stood there, taking in the sight of Derek in their kitchen, a sight she was not used to seeing.
"You're still here?" Leslie asked, h
