Thirty six

Zeke's POV

Jonathan's expression shifted to one of disbelief as he continued. “Yeah, word has spread like wildfire all over the hospital that your kid was admitted into the hospital, and that you, in fact, have four kids with your ex-wife! Zeke, we saw your ex-wife! I thought she was dead?”

What the hell was he talking about?

As Jonathan offered me a seat and asked if I wanted coffee, I nodded numbly, my mind racing with a thousand questions. “Yeah, black coffee and make it strong, please.” I murmured, barely able to form coherent thoughts.

A small smile graced Jonathan's lips as he replied. “I know exactly how you like it.”

As he was about to step out to prepare the coffee, I couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration and anxiety building within me. “Hold your horses now.” I said, my voice tinged with urgency. “What do you mean it has spread round the hospital like wildfire?”

Jonathan chuckled softly, the sound echoing in the small office. “Of course, don't you know gossip takes