The Perfect Facade

The hospital park was nearly empty in the morning.

Every now and then, a passerby would glance at Gideon and Gemma, drawn to their striking good looks.

Gideon, in a sharp suit, held Gemma, who wore a white dress. To outsiders, they looked like the perfect couple, glamorous and well-matched.

But up close, the tension was palpable. Gideon's expression was stern, while Gemma's face was streaked with