Harmony lay back against the pillow, silent tears streaking out of the corners of her eyes and soaking her hair and the pillowcase. In her mind, she cursed her vile tongue. How could she have said that to the man she adored so much? If only she had let him comfort her, he wouldn’t be in some unknown place. He’d be sitting right there next to her bed, holding her hand, making them both feel better. Stupid woman. Ugh! She fisted her hand and pounded the mattress. Why? A light tap-tap on her door made her heart soar. Maybe he’d come back! Maybe he would accept her absolutely sincere apology and forgive her for lashing out at him— the person she loved most in the world. The sight of the nurse in the pink and blue scrubs coming into the room made her heart fall again. She couldn’t even find

