“I… I got my period.”

I’d just drunk ice water. Cramps during my period were normal. I didn’t need a hospital.

But Sean kept insisting, so I covered my face and told the truth.

Sean stood there holding me, not moving.

Through the gaps between my fingers, I saw his brows drawn tight, like he was weighing whether I was lying.

Don’t tell me he misunderstood what I meant by “period”!

“It’s my ...