I married my childhood sweetheart in his hospital room after doctors told us he only had months left to live — but the moment we said “I do,” a nurse leaned in and whispered, “He lies to you… check under his mattress.”

smiled politely at me before leaving.

But all I could think of were the nurse’s words.

“You okay?” Ben asked. “You seem far away.”

“Just tired.” I forced a smile.

He squeezed my hand.

“Go home after visiting hours end. Get some sleep.”

“I will.”

A few minutes later, he shuffled toward the bathroom with his IV pole.

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