Chapter 28 Lunch

I didn't want to entertain the worst-case scenario, but the sudden feeling of desolation left me suspicious. I had no idea that I had fallen asleep. All I knew was that it was morning when I woke up. Julie had left. They had a heated argument last night, and I couldn't recall them ever having such a significant fight before. When I descended the stairs, I realized that Aaron hadn't gone to work. Instead, he was engaged in a virtual meeting in the living room. My concerns from last night were becoming more apparent today. Whenever I left him alone for too long, I felt a tightness in my chest that was quite uncomfortable. When Aaron noticed me coming down, he turned away from the computer, and his usually cold eyes softened. It felt like a dream seeing that. "Eat something." He disregarded the ongoing meeting and prepared breakfast himself. I knew tonight would be crucial. I had a brief chat with the doctor before, and he assured me that nothing would happen to Aaron after he re