When My Kids Didn’t Show Up, My Neighbor Held My Hand Instead

else.

When they called my name, Ethan stood automatically.

And then, at the last second, he hesitated.

“Actually,” he said, glancing at his watch, “how long will this take?”

The nurse blinked.

“Usually an hour,” she said.

Ethan’s face tightened.

“I… can’t be here that long,” he said quickly. “I have to get back to work.”

My stomach dropped.

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