David – POV“David, do you believe what Eunice said?”Lizzy’s voice came out soft barely above a whisper but there was a crack in it, like something inside her was breaking. Her hands clutched the edge of the hospital tray, and her eyes… they were glassy, wet, blinking too fast like she was fighting back tears.“You know she’s just jealous… and lying,” she said, her words trembling. She sniffled, then quickly looked away, biting her bottom lip. Her shoulders were stiff, her whole body tense, like she was bracing for a reaction.It wasn’t just her voice that was shaking now it was her presence. Like a balloon holding too much air, ready to pop.I stared at her quietly. I didn’t say anything for a few seconds. My body was still weak, but my mind was working. Slowly, carefully.I couldn’t lie to myself.“Lizzy,” I said calmly, “I’ve known you for a long time. You’ve always been nice. Sweet. Almost perfect.”She nodded quickly, like she was agreeing with me before I even finished.“Bu
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