“What the hell, Stephanie?” I was taken aback when I heard my accusatory, piercing voice echoing around the room.
From the corner of my eye, I saw our families, stunned and incredulous, as the nurse flinched. “That isn’t my property!”
Stephanie glanced at me, her eyes brimming with tears, and her voice cracked. “It’s not feasible. No one else slept on the same bed as me. You must believe me, Brent; I’ve never—
As everyone silently went, leaving the three of us, the room was filled with a heavy, oppressive atmosphere. I should have remained, but I couldn’t bear the treachery.
“Hold on, Brent!” Stephanie’s cry, broken and frantic, echoed behind me as I went to the door. “Please don’t leave me behind.
I swear to you, I have never dated anybody else. Man, I’ve only ever loved you. The raw honesty in her speech stopped me cold.
