Chapter 2Fiance breaks off engagement after wrong cancer test results

My parents drove my distraught self back to my apartment near the office.

But my mind was a mess.

Liam hadn't replied. He must be researching treatment options and trying to figure out how to raise money for my supposed illness.

He'd always been like that, always responsive to everything.

I remembered one time I got my period in the middle of the night and had terrible cramps. I casually complained to him, and he showed up at my building with freshly brewed ginger tea. After that, I was careful about what I said, afraid he’d go overboard.

Sigh! Why was I so impatient? I told him before even confirming the situation.

Now, how was I going to delicately tell him that *he* was the one with cancer, not me?

Before I could think it through, my dad patted my shoulder. "It's okay, Clara. Stomach cancer isn't untreatable. The doctor just said it can be managed, especially with that new treatment they mentioned, some kind of targeted therapy. Didn't they say it's very effective?"

My mom nodded in agreement. "Yes, exactly. I always told you to keep your wealth under wraps, to see if he was truly after you or just your money, but now this involves a human life, it's incredibly serious. We should just tell him the truth. We can cover the costs and make sure Liam gets the best treatment."

As she spoke, my dad picked up his phone, leveraging his network to find the best stomach cancer specialists. After a few calls, the experts reassured us, saying the situation wasn't too severe, not to worry too much, and that the prognosis was good.

Right, so many people get cancer these days. It’s not an insurmountable obstacle. And Liam was always so optimistic and cheerful; he’d definitely beat it.

My mind was a jumble of thoughts. I imagined that when I told Liam, he'd hug me, overjoyed, perhaps even tear up, saying how lucky it was that it was him and not me.

I nodded. "Okay. I'll go see him tomorrow. We'll take him directly to a top specialist to discuss treatment options. I'll just figure out exactly what to say tonight."