The Checkup That Changed Everything

I've been married to George for five years, and we've maintained the habit of getting annual checkups.

This year, feeling bad that I'd been working so hard for the family, he booked me a full-body examination worth three thousand dollars.

But on the day of the checkup, just as I was about to leave, I got a call from him:

"Betty says her breasts are bothering her again. I gave her your appointment slot. Just stay home and get dinner ready!"

I froze mid-step. My stomach, empty all morning, churned violently, and my heart sank with disappointment.