I sat in the hallway.
There, under the bright lights, I finally began to tremble the way she trembled at home.
How did it start
I learned the story gradually.
Two months ago, Stefan told Emma that I had a serious health problem.
He didn’t show her any real medical records.
He showed her some sheets and explained that I should not be disturbed with questions.
He said he was just behaving because I didn’t want her to suffer.
Then he started talking about money.
For treatment that had to be provided quickly.
That our savings are not enough.
Emma offered to start work.
To postpone his studies.
Let’s sell the car.
Stefan had an answer for everything.
The job would have brought too little.
The sale would take time.
There was another way.
A person who needed a donor and was ready to help financially.
He didn’t present it as a sale.
