*Merrilyn’s POV*
I hear Theo get off the phone with Joel and Nicolina.
And my blood boils. I didn't want them to come home, not yet, not because of me.
I get up and walk out to the kitchen and get a glass out of the cupboard and fill it with water, then turn to look at Theo.
“Why did you insist they come home? They deserve a honeymoon, Theo, and I will not die while they are away.! I have cancer, and yes, it is killing me, but I'm not close to being dead yet.”
I walk to him because I can see the hurt in his eyes. And I place my hand on the side of his face and kiss him.
“I know you are scared, Theo, and I am afraid of too, but we can't live in fear of if today is my last. Call them back and tell them to stay, and then we can have more time to play with Mila. I promise you that I
