Chapter 234

Cheryl clutched her chest, feeling as though a saw was cutting into her heart, making it harder to breathe. She quickly looked away, leaning against the wall as she gasped for air. Pulling out her phone, she dialed a number she knew by heart. After a moment of hesitation, she pressed call. When the person on the other end answered, Cheryl bit her lip and forced out the words she never thought she'd say. "Ms. Tanner, please tell him... I agree." The moment the words left her mouth, tears poured down her face like a flood. As soon as she hung up, she couldn’t hold back anymore and ran to the hospital garden. In the secluded garden, Cheryl broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. After what felt like an eternity, her trembling hands opened her phone case. She pulled out a photo she had been keeping hidden inside. Her fingers gently traced the bright, sunny smile of the man in the photo. Her voice was hoarse as she whispered, "I'm sorry." Tears fell onto the photo, one after another. She