"Zoey, why didn't you wait for me when you were discharged from the hospital? I rushed there for nothing! And about last night, no matter the reason, you shouldn't have resorted to violence. Can't you see that Sadie's hand is hurt? She told me you misunderstood our relationship. Zoey, can you stop being so unreasonable? We're not even married yet—what gives you the right to control who I can be friends with? With your attitude, I think we should postpone the wedding for a few years!"
I didn't bother worrying about what Sadie had said about me to Keith. Instead, when I heard the words "postpone the wedding," I felt an unexpected sense of relief. "Keith, can you come with me to visit my parents the day after tomorrow?" I asked calmly.
He was stunned, clearly not expecting such a quick change of topic. Normally, I'd have cried and explained that I only acted that way because I cared about him, but not this time. I was as calm as still water.
"We'll see," he replied.