Plot twist

"I have to undergo chemo and then surgery to remove my tumor. Then, I have to undergo radiotherapy after the surgery."

"I will hold your hand throughout those treatments, Meredith. I will always be waiting for you outside the therapy room and the surgery room," he said, making me immediately smile even more. He interlaced our fingers together and then kissed the back of my hand. "After your treatment, we will have our church wedding."

I took a deep breath. I needed to tell him. "My doctor suggested mastectomy."

He stiffened.

And that scared me.

"My doctor said I am susceptible to the recurrence of my cancer because of my genes. He thinks mastectomy can be a help to free myself from the curse of cancer. Both of my breasts will be removed," I said without even blinking an eye.

He was silent and the bitter feeling instantly caved in.

He removed his head from leaning on my shoulder and he also let go of my hand.

My eyes immediately stung. When he faced me, I was quick to lower my