HE LEFT ME FOR MY STEPSISTER, I MOVED ON TO THE NEXT
it all haunted me.
By the time my shift ended, my heart was heavier than when it started. I walked into the changing room, pulled off my scrubs, and stared at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes looked hollow. My cheeks had grown thinner.
And yet tonight, I couldn’t hide.
The hospital was hosting its annual fundraising gala, a grand affair where donors, dignitaries, and high-profile guests arrived dressed in glittering outfits to show off their wealth disguised as philanthropy. The proceeds usually went into expanding hospital wings, funding research, or upgrading equipment. It was supposed to be a night of hope.