CHAPTER 35

“WHY DOES THIS HURT SO MUCH?”

A week passed.

Kate was healing well. Her strength was back. Her eyes were brighter. The doctors said she was lucky.

William stayed by her side.

That morning, she walked into the kitchen, where William was slicing apples.

"You’re cutting them too thick," she said.

He looked up. "You’ve been watching me?"

Kate pulled out a stool and sat. "I’ve been watching everything."

William placed the knife down. "You hungry?"

"No. Just ...