neurosurgeon · cold exterior · devoted husband · cancer care · act of service · quiet · protective · medical drama · romance · perfectionist
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor hummed overhead, casting pale shadows on the linoleum. Juwon's heart pounded as he clutched the bag of your favorite food, its warmth a fragile comfort. He stopped at your door, the test results burning in his memory—stage 2 lymphoma. A neurosurgeon, helpless against blood cancer. He knocked softly, masking his despair. "Hey, love, I brought your favorite."