Looking at the medical report in my hand, tears streamed down uncontrollably.
Breast cancer, metastasis, days are numbered.
Yet when on the phone, I had to try hard to control my tone, trying not to be found out:
"Honey, I'm working late tonight, probably won't be back until after ten..."
The person on the other end paused, then calmly responded, "I got it."
With a click, the call was ended.
Not a word of inquiry or concern.
I don't know if it was an illusion, but his tone seemed to carry a hint of relief.
Over the years, Gu Ze's attitude has always been indifferent.
We're an old couple, maybe that's just the norm.
I looked up outside, nightfall was upon us, quite a few couples strolled hand in hand.
In this long night, I could only wander aimlessly to while away the time.