Don't Marry Him
There were a few seconds of silence on the other end before he finally said, "I'm busy with work. I don't have time. Just text me after the surgery and let me know how it went."
After a pause, he added, "Oh, Avery and I are getting married in a few days. Don't forget to come to the wedding."
A sharp pain lanced through my chest, and I hung up immediately.
The entire city was buzzing on the day of their union. The wedding was broadcast live on TV, with reporters hailing it as "the wedding of the century."
I stared at the invitation in my hand, wanting nothing more than to tear it to pieces.
Suddenly, the machines in Sadie's hospital room began beeping incessantly. Sadie was rushed into the IC