Chapter 59

“You know, it may be difficult for you to understand, but not everyone around here is an asshole. Some of us are nice people, understanding even, if you let us in.”

“I don’t care about other people’s opinions.” Oops. I forgot he wasn’t supposed to exist.I zipped my lips, figuratively.

“I think you do. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be so sensitive. Or is it just me?”

I kept on eating.

Undaunted, he pressed on. “I watch you, you know. All the time.”

Okay, I’ll bite.“Why the interest?”

“I just transferred here from another hospital. I’ve been on the job two weeks now, and most of the attitudes here are pretentious, sanctimonious drivel of the highest order.”

That surprised a snort out of me.