21: STORM OF SUSPICION: A LOVE TESTED BY PARANOIA AND SECRETS

Bob's eyes narrowed, and a sinister smile played on his lips. "A good doctor, huh? Seems like you're defending him pretty passionately." I took a deep breath, trying to navigate the turbulent waters of Bob's temper. "I'm defending the truth, Bob. Shaun is just doing his job. He cares about my health, and that's it." Bob's gaze intensified, and he leaned in, his face inches from mine. "You know, it's funny how he conveniently calls when I'm not around. Just concerned, right?" I could feel the anger bubbling within me, frustrated by Bob's irrational suspicions. "Yes, concerned! He's not plotting against you, Bob. You need to trust me on this." His grip on my wrist tightened, and he hissed through gritted teeth, "Trust you? How can I trust you when you're keeping secrets? What else are you hiding?" "I'm not hiding anything!" I snapped, my frustration boiling over. "You're the one making baseless accusations. Shaun is just doing his job as a doctor, and you're turning it into some twi