Love or Lies?
He blocked Monica's number and nervously entered my hospital room.
"Honey, are you thirsty?" he asked attentively, peeling an orange for me.
However, I had completely given up on him. Hence, his performance of devotion now seemed utterly ridiculous to me.
"Who are you putting on this act for?" I asked coldly.
His movements froze as he looked at me pleadingly. "I'm sorry, honey. I know what I did was terrible, but I truly realize my mistake now.
He begged, "Can you please give me a chance to make it right? I swear I'll treat you well from now on and never again—"