Chapter 11

Jeffery had been allergic to cigarettes ever since he was a boy. But because Jessica had once said that men who smoked looked cool, he started forcing himself to learn how to smoke. Red rashes would appear across his skin every time he smoked. Nonetheless, he continued trying to gain Jessica's favor. He didn't stop, even after many hospitalizations for severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Later, when their relationship fell apart under the weight of social pressure, smoking became his only way to relieve the crushing tension in his chest. Over time, it turned into an addiction. If he went even one day without it, his entire body would feel uncomfortable. Back then, his health was in shambles. Then, he met Sienna. She threw herself into helping him quit by trying everything and refusing to give up. Eventually, she succeeded after relentless effort. Throughout his 30-year marriage, Jeffery never smoked again. But for some reason, he had the urge to smoke today. Somewher