Chapter 43

Veronica-

As the week went by, I felt more anxious every day. Now that the day was practically here, I wished I could turn back the clock to have more time with Andrew. Tomorrow he would be having his surgery and I couldn’t help but think that this might be my last day with him.

I didn’t leave his side all week because I wanted to spend every moment I could with him. It has been a rough week for him since his treatments were more vigorous than before. He has been bedridden most of the time.

“Will they tell me before they put me to sleep?” Andrew asked out of the blue.

It was nighttime and I was lying in bed with him because he wanted me to hold him. I had thought he had fallen asleep, so I was a little surprised by his sudden question.

“I am sure they will.” I answered honestly, while I pulled him closer to me and held onto him.

“I don’t want them to. I would prefer it if I didn’t know.” His voice was soft, making it so it was difficult to hear him.

“Why don’t you want to know?”

“I am