For two years, Claire had taken care of Ethan, so she knew his physical condition better than anyone.
Even before she married him, his demanding work schedule and poor eating habits had left him with severe stomach problems.
In the second month of their marriage, his condition had gotten so bad that he was hospitalized. He could only eat a liquid diet and spent more than a month recovering.
He hadn't lost any weight.
Claire, on the other hand, had lost ten pounds from taking care of him day and night, barely sleeping or taking care of herself.
After that, thanks to her constant care, his stomach problems never flared up again.
"Mrs. Sterling?" Ryan called when she didn't respond.
Claire came back to herself. The confusion in her eyes slowly cleared, leaving them dark and lucid.
She
