Todos los capítulos de The Weight of Staying: Capítulo 31 - Capítulo 35

"No." His reply was automatic, but weaker, the refusal already unraveling."Yes," she said, her voice unwavering, the answer not up for debate."I'm not going to a hospital." Drew's voice rose, but Laura heard the fear threaded through the defiance."I didn't say hospital," Laura replied, quick and calm, her patience running thin but her resolve solidifying."Good." For a moment, relief flickered across his face, gone as quickly as it appeared."But somebody medical is seeing you," Laura said, her tone brooking no argument, her gaze locked on his, the decision made for both of them."Laura." Her name was a sigh, his last protest, the syllable carrying all the fatigue and fear he c

Something in her voice must have convinced him, or maybe it was the exhaustion in his bones, the kind of weariness that left no room for argument.Or perhaps he simply didn't have enough energy left to argue. Drew’s shoulders slumped, the fight draining out of him as he turned toward the house.He walked back toward the house, footsteps dragging, the trash bag swinging awkwardly at his side, his other hand trailing along the garage for balance.Laura followed close enough to catch him if she had to, her heart thumping, eyes locked on the line of his spine, calculating how quickly she could close the distance if he went down.For the first time since arriving, she understood with perfect clarity that Drew's size meant absolutely nothing. His height, his broad should