Chapter 22

Could someone truly fall out of love and develop feelings for someone else in just a year? Why was it so easy for others, but not for Hendrix? He couldn't wrap his mind around it. For him, love was permanent. Shifting feelings in such a short time was unimaginable. But Alyssa had moved on. She had found someone else. Suddenly, Hendrix coughed up blood, drawing Joshua's attention from nearby. Joshua's panic flared. He hurriedly pressed the call button for the doctor. "Mr. Ferguson, are you okay?" he asked, voice tight with concern. "Didn't the doctors say your injuries were just superficial? Why are you coughing up blood? Could they have missed something serious?" Joshua's thoughts spiraled. He even found himself picturing Hendrix's funeral. Hendrix's face darkened, his voice strained with pain and frustration. "I'm fine!" But Joshua didn't buy it. With concern weighing on him, he rushed out to alert the doctor immediately. After a series of tests, the doctor explained, "Mr.