I slammed the door shut, my heart racing with anger and concern.

Why did Alexander keep secrets from me? What could be so bad that he couldn't share it with me?

I paced back and forth in the guest room, trying to calm down.

I couldn't believe he thought I would leave him over some illness. Did he really think so little of me?

I stopped pacing and took a deep breath. No, Alexander wouldn't think that. There must be more to it.

I walked over to the bed and sat down, my mind racing. What could this illness be? Is it contagious? Is that why he's keeping it a...