Zia turned just as James entered her room. The man smiled happily as he showed her what he had brought for her.

“All right, your husband is back. I’ll leave now,” said the nurse with a small smile.

“Thank you for taking care of her for me,” said James.

“Of course, sir. My pleasure,” she replied and left.

James sat down next to Zia’s bed, giving her lots of healthy snacks and fruits.

Of course, Zia accepted them happily.

“Is your work problem solved?” asked Zia.

James nodded slightly and began peeling an orange for Zia. Yes, he was clearly lying about work. He had left Zia because he had...