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I try to memorize his sweet smile and intelligent gaze.
I’m going to miss this kid so much.
“I’ll see you at home later,” Rowan says flippantly.
“At home?” Alexa arches an eyebrow.
“Nova sleeps over all the time.”
I pull my lips into my mouth, horrified.
Alexa laughs. “I see.”
“I should go.” I fling my purse over my shoulder.
“Running away, are we?” Alexa teases. Despite her brave face, I can tell that the conversation took a lot out of her. She’s slouching in her pillow and her breath is shallow.
Looking down, I say, “I truly wish you the best, Alexa.”
“Thanks.” She touches Rowan’s head and gives him a loving smile. “It means the world to me that you’ll be there for Rowan when I’m gone.”
No, I won’t be. Not after the way I tore Adam’s heart out. He won’t want anything to do with me.
But I don’t tell her that.
Mustering another smile with the last of my strength, I leave the hospital room.
Alexa’s doctor is walking past when I get to the lobby. He recognizes me on sight. “Miss Delaney.”
“Doctor.” I stop him with a hand on his sleeve. “Has Adam gotten back to you about Alexa’s outpatient care? Will he…” My breath hitches. “Will he do what needs to be done to get her out of here?”
He gives me a solemn smile. “Miss Delaney, I can’t discuss patient information with non-family members. That’s confidential.”
“Can you at least tell me if you’ve spoken to Adam about it?”
“I have,” he says simply.
Lightning strikes my heart.
So it’s begun.
The doctor looks intently at me. “Alexa mentioned that you and Adam were involved…” His words drift off to nothing, but the question in his eyes lingers.
“Doctor, I can’t discuss my personal life with you. That’s confidential.”
He laughs sheepishly. “I guess I deserve that.”
I mumble out a goodbye and shuffle past him.
Steve is in the parking lot, waiting for me.
“Miss Delaney,” he calls softly, his expression one of unmistakable concern.
“I’m fine,” I croak. Then I stumble.
Steve helps me up. “Miss Delaney, perhaps you should go back inside and find someone to check you.”
I shake my head.
