Chapter 90

Aisha's POV The sunlight streaming through the curtains did nothing to brighten the storm inside me. I sat at the edge of the bed with my robe loosely tied around my waist, heart pounding in my chest, not from desire, not from joy, but from betrayal. Simon's scent still lingered on the pillows behind me, but it no longer brought the comfort it used to. My thoughts buzzed louder than a pack of bees, sharp and relentless. He hid the hospital's offer from me. Not a minor thing. Not a passing detail. A life-altering decision. One he had no right to make alone. Of all the things he had done, this was the one that broke my heart. He knew how much I wanted to be part of the change there and he still kept it from me. He made a decision because of his selfishness. I heard the creak of the floorboards before I saw him. Simon emerged from the bathroom, towel slung over his shoulder, damp hair curling at the ends. His face lit up when he saw me, but the second he caught my expression, it dimmed. "