“What?” I gasped, my hands moving to the documents as I swiped it out of her fingers.

My eyes read each line as fast as I could.

My heart pounded erratically against my chest seeing the nurse had really told no lies.

It was clearly written here, spouse—Jennifer, then signature requested beneath.

“H…how did this happen?” I asked, my breathing uneven as I struggled to calm myself.

My gaze moved up to the nurse who ...