บท 600: Sixth Commandment XIII

"Sarah, wait!"

Zachery called out, jogging behind Sarah until they reached the hospital's driveway. 

"What, Zach?" Upon stopping in her tracks, Sarah turned around. Pain and disappointment was plastered on her front as she held onto the paper bags in her hand tightly.

"I --"

"You're busy? With work?" Asked Sarah in a tone laced with sarcasm. 

Sarah scoffed while shaking her head lightly. "I would have understood if you had told me the truth. You didn't have to lie. But…" 

Her words trailed off as another faint scoff escaped her lips. Sarah bit her bottom lip as she was lost of words. 

All she had done in this ridiculous setup was to understand him. She didn't nag, she didn't demand too much, she tried to be the first one to understand him whenever he wanted some peace.