Jared's POV "You're pushing me away to another woman?" I asked her. I won't rest until I know whether she was serious or not. "I was simply telling you that what had happened to us will never happen again," she replied. "Why, because of that doctor? You agreed to marry me, so you better stay away from him!" I yelled at her, and I saw her massage her temple. I was worried for her, but I am angry too. "What's wrong with us sleeping together? Is that how disgusted you are with me?" I asked again. I don't see any reason why she didn't want to. Does she only make up excuses about her health that she can't stay in my room? "Can you just leave first? I wanted to rest because I was feeling tired. If not for someone calling me out, I would have been sleeping and resting the whole afternoon. So please, can you give me this and let's just talk later?" she said, trying to be calm. "Why can't you yell at me if you're feeling mad? Why don't you express your feelings?" I asked. I am not going to

Third Person's POV They went to Claire's, and she was excited to see them together. For a long time, she hoped for them to come and visit her. "Am I going to die now?" Claire exclaimed as soon as she saw them. Ingrid was happy as well and was still in disbelief, but what Claire said made her and the couple exclaim, "Mom!" Claire laughed and approached the couple, who were walking hand in hand. "It was just an expression. I still want to see these two love together until everything is over," she said. "What do you mean?" Jared asked, and Claire suddenly held her mouth with both her hands. "Nothing; I mean, I am getting old, and I want to see you two living a happy married life," she replied casually, and Colleen sighed in relief. "Either way, don't ever think about dying yet because Colleen is sick as well, and I think I will have to find a doctor for her," Jared replied, and he took his seat with Colleen. "Have you been OK lately, dear?" Claire asked Collen, and she nodded. She

Colleen's POV Jared left the room. I tried not to think about what had happened or the feeling that they gave me. I didn't want a heart attack at this moment because I still looked forward to my surgery. I want to live more and enjoy the time with my mother, whom I now know has loved me ever since. It takes time, but it is never too late because I am still here and capable of making things better. Then there's Jared; even if he did what he did earlier, I still want to be with him. I am sure of it. Stacey was right; he may have pity for me, but at least I made myself happy in my last days. They can be happy all they want when I'm gone. Somehow, doing this, I still achieved my goal. And that is to live my life to the fullest and happily. I close my eyes and, finally, thank God that I feel better now. One thing about my sickness is that I had to accept everything if I didn't want to worsen myself. When I don't feel hatred anymore, then my heart is at peace. I think I need to bathe, so

Jared's POV "I am not shocked; I know who your man is, and it wasn't impossible for him to know anything," Colleen told Stacey. "I am not telling it to Jared because I don't really care about it or you," she added. So she knew what Stacey did and did not tell me about it. If she knew about that, then Mom and Ingrid knew about it as well. They made a fool of me. It was the reason why mom married me to her. And the b**** that was here now, acting like a victim. I am going to make sure that her politician lover will be put in his place. I didn't say anything because of my anger, and I still consider Colleen's condition, so I should control myself. "You wait for me on the seat next to the snack kiosk near the ticket booth," I told her, pulling Stacey away. I didn't want her to know what I was going to say to the b**** as well, and she needs to know that I am no longer interested in her. But I am going to pretend that I don't know about her or that politician yet. "Jared, did you hear

Third Person's POV "Where are you? Colleen is awake; come back now," Ingrid said, sounding worried. "I'm at home, just getting some things for her," Jared replied. She was worried about Colleen, even if she was already awake, and he didn't know how to face her. But he knew that he did nothing wrong, and he was now determined to explain his side. He got a bag and put a few of Colleen's clothes and everything he thought she would need now that she was awake. He had a feeling that she would be staying in the hospital for a little longer, and that bothers him most. Jared arrived at the hospital, went straight to Colleen's room, and found his mom talking to her. "Colleen," he said, "Where were you?" she asked, smiling. Mommy Claire and Ingrid looked at him as he approached Colleen's bed. "I got you some things. How are you feeling?" he asked, and even if Colleen didn't ask him, she knew and felt that he was worried for her. She smiled at the thought that she felt his sincerity. "Neve