Chapter 1 Author: Spring Sunlight It had just started pouring when I came out of the hospital after my follow-up. Standing at the entrance, I stared at the word "terminal stage" printed on the diagnosis slip. Strangely, I felt relieved. Both tests came back with the same result. I had no choice but to accept it. At this moment, I felt extremely calm as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I decided not to think about it and called Freddie Sanford. I'd been keeping this from him, but I figured it was time to come clean. The call barely rang once before a robotic voice informed me he was on another call. My heart sank. I knew he had declined it on purpose. Freddie had grown sick of me ever since I confessed to him when I was drunk. To him, I'd gone from his obedient sister to a shameless woman trying to seduce her own brother. But in fact, we weren't even related by blood. I didn't give up. I called again and again, until he finally picked up. "What is it?" His voice was frighteningly cold. My heart sank even further. Clenching the diagnosis slip, I found myself at a loss for words. "What exactly do you want?" he snapped. Freddie's patience was wearing thin. I could practically picture him frowning on the other end of the line. He never used to be like this. I pressed my lips and looked out at the curtain of rain. "Fred, can you come pick me up from the hospital? I need to talk to you." As soon as I said that, he lashed out furiously. "Rosalie Hunter, are you seriously faking an illness right now? Is this fun for you?" Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!