"She leaves tomorrow," I insisted, my unease growing once more. However, no matter how much I pressed, Caleb continued to dodge, trying to push off the matter until later.
When his cell phone rang unexpectedly, Caleb pulled it out and glanced at the screen, the contact name flashing. It was from Miss Myers. I watched as a wave of uneasiness swept across his face, deepening with every second.
"Caleb, I had a car accident and I'm at the hospital right now..." Scarlett's soft, trembling voice drifted through the phone. She had not even finished her sentence, but before she could, Caleb was already on his feet, rushing toward the door.
I could still hear his frantic voice as he hurried out: "How did this happen? Are you hurt? Is it serious? Which hospital? I'll be there right away!"
My husband did not even glance back at me, his wife. The door clicked shut behind him and I was left alone, staring blankly at the space he had just occupied. The words he had said to me only moments ago now felt hollow and meaningless. His gentleness was nothing more than a cruel joke.
A bitter laugh escaped my lips as I realized something painfully clear. A man's subconscious reaction revealed his true feelings more than any words ever could. His action made it painfully obvious who held more weight in his heart.
As soon as Caleb stormed out of the house, I did not waste a moment. I followed swiftly behind, driving to the hospital with a racing heart.
I did not even know why I was going. It might be the desire to see with my own eyes just how much sympathy and care Caleb had for another woman. Perhaps I needed that undeniable proof to finally give up on him, to let go of whatever was left between us.
When I arrived at the hospital, I hesitated just outside the door of the ward. From this spot, I could hear their voices clearly.
"The injury isn't too serious. You should be able to leave the hospital in a few days. Just make sure you get plenty of rest. I'll arrange for someone to take care of you in the meantime," Caleb said softly.
"You'll come to see me again, won't you? I don't believe you don't know how I feel about you." Scarlett's voice was soft but laced with sadness.
"Once you're better, I'll help you find a better job. But you need to stop this, Scarlett Myers. I'm married now."