66. There Aren't Always Second Chances
Dylan
When Ryan leaves, I head to the room and gently knock on the door, hoping to be let in. The nurse left a while ago, and now they're alone.
“Come in, honey… And Ryan?” she asks me, referring to her ex-husband. The truth is, I have no idea where he went.
“He told me he had something to do and asked me to apologize to you for him.”
Candace is sleeping deeply, so my girlfriend gestures for me to join her on a small sofa in the corner of the room.
“I want to take the chance to talk to you…” she says, and pauses. She lowers her gaze. Immediately, my heart started pounding, as if sensing something serious.
“Tell me whatever it is. I'm ready for anything.” I respond, trying to sound firm. I watch her as she searches for words, clearly with someth
