Chapter 2

2

"Elena Lennox? Where is your family? You're heading into surgery, and we need a signature."

A few nurses walked in, snapping me out of my dark memories.

My family?

My family had already abandoned me, hadn't they?

I forced myself to sit up and signaled the nurse to bring me the form.

"They aren't coming," I said, my voice cold. "I'll sign it myself."

The nurse blinked, looking confused. "But I just saw your husband in the hallway."

I didn't explain. I just stared at her until she handed me the pen.

She saw the look in my eyes and didn't push further. The clock was ticking.

I scribbled my name and asked about the procedure.

A few minutes later, they were wheeling me into the cold operating room.

When I woke up, the sun was shining. It was the next day.

The surgeon told me it was a success. I just needed rest and I could go home.

I thanked him. After he finished explaining the post-op care, I felt a tiny spark of hope.

"Doctor... did my husband or parents stop by while I was out?"

The doctor hesitated. He didn't know how to look me in the eye.

His silence told me everything.

I should have known better than to expect anything from them.

Vivian was the center of their universe. I was just a ghost.