Unstable

My anger simmered as I watched Marcus seemingly happy in the presence of his comatose fiancé. However, his response caught me off guard. With a chuckle and a shake of his head, he revealed his true intentions.

"No, Sam. I just wanted to lighten your load a bit. And I know how much you adore flowers."

A wave of guilt washed over me, and I let out a heavy sigh.

"I'm sorry, Marcus. It's just... everything feels overwhelming. I don't know if I can handle it all."

Understanding filled Marcus's eyes as he spoke gently, "I understand, Sam. But you're stronger than you realize. You've faced countless challenges before and emerged even stronger. You can get through this."

His words brought comfort, and deep down, I knew he was right. I had to summon my strength for Elijah's sake.

Marcus's demeanor shifted to a more solemn tone.

"While I may not be obligated to you, I still have genuine concern for you, Sam. And I also care deeply for Elijah. He's like a second father to Marco, and I'll do ever