Chapter 50

I pulled Sharon's hand down and shook my head. "No. I'm just a little tired." I paused before asking, "Where are the others?" "I don't know, but they should be back soon. Lillian and Brenda went shopping, but I just stayed behind and took a walk around the playground." "Okay. I'll go take a shower then." "Go for it. If you're not feeling well, go to bed earlier." Everyone was back when I emerged from the bathroom. I chatted with them for a little while before going to bed. Ethan texted me at around 10:00 p.m., asking me to go to the hospital early the next day since his caregiver wouldn't be able to make it. I looked at the text on my screen and couldn't help but find it laughable. He was about to get engaged to Leah, yet he was still stringing me along. What was he even playing at? I buried my phone under the pillow and tried to get some shut-eye. I dug it out at midnight and transferred Ethan some money before blocking him on Messenger. Then, I slept soundly through the nigh