The Illusion of Happiness
Sean watched me as I quickly picked up a bucket to retch, and brought a box of candies, smiling, "Morning sickness, I take it? I bought you some fruit candy—open wide, here's a lemon gummy."
The sourness couldn't clear off the bitter taste in my mouth, however.
That night, I couldn't sleep even though I kept my eyes closed.
Sean seemed to think that I was asleep, and went to his parents' bedroom.
I quietly followed and leaned against the door, and heard him say, "Sally was alone abroad when she got pregnant, and took care of him on her own. I can't just let her suffer out there alone."
His parents were beaming and nodded repeatedly at his words.