The Marriage She Turned into War novel Chapter 41

I went to see George to talk him into letting me leave the hospital.

However, George flatly refused in an unwavering tone. "Do you even want to get better, Samuel? You just had surgery, and you need to stay for observation so we can adjust your treatment as needed. We don't want any unexpected complications."

He patted my shoulder and tried to slowly persuade me. "I get you don't want to be stuck here, but I'm only doing this for your sake."

I could feel that George genuinely cared about me, but in the last moments of my life, I didn't want to spend them bound to a hospital bed with nothing but the smell of antiseptics in the air.

I gave him a small smile and replied softly, "Don't worry, George. I'll keep a close eye on myself after I leave. If anything feels out of place, I'll come straight back here. Deal?"

The hospital felt like a prison to me, and I couldn't imagine spending my final days trapped here. Every minute in this place was a painful memory of my sister. It filled me with an endless cycle of guilt and regret.

I couldn't waste any more of my time here. I needed to make something of it, to find a purpose. I wanted to help kids with serious illnesses like my sister get the treatment they needed.

It was the one thing that would bring me some peace.

Seeing the determination in my eyes, George realized he wouldn't be able to change my mind. With a heavy sigh, he nodded reluctantly.

"All right. I'll approve your discharge, but only if you promise me one thing." He grasped my shoulder, and his eyes were filled with concern as he continued, "If you feel any discomfort or have any reactions, you have to contact me immediately. Got it?"

I smiled and nodded. "You got it."

After completing the discharge paperwork, I returned to the same rented apartment I lived in before. It was a small place that was less than 430 square feet, but it had everything I needed. I could cook by the entrance, and the bathroom had a water heater for hot showers. It was enough to make me feel content.