The nurse gave her a contemptuous look before wiping the sweat from my brow. 

Ultimately, Chuck gave in and allowed Valerie to take one look. She only moved away after taking a look, appearing pleased. 

I didn’t have the strength to get up, but Chuck merely threw a few tissues at me. “I have something to attend to, so you clean up after yourself.” 

After that, he and Valerie took off their surgical gowns and left the operating theater. The nurse gave me some painkillers and told me to rest for a while before leaving. 

When I left the operating theater, I saw that Chuck’s office door was shut. I had no idea where he was; he didn’t even bother sparing me a glance before leaving. I knew his so-called work was just an excuse for him to spend time with Valerie. 

I headed home and went to the kitchen to make some oatmeal. I only felt better after drinking it. I checked my phone to see that I didn’t have any unread messages. 

Chuck hadn’t bothered checking in with me, but I still called him. “Are you coming home tonight, Chuck?”