C116 He Would Not Live past Ten Years!

Stanley Murphy's brow furrowed. "Don't talk like that. It's not going to happen."

Emily Langley gave a wry smile. "Stanley, you're well aware of my health. Dr. Fleet said that even if I'm discharged, I won't live more than ten years."

With those words, she turned and walked away, her figure tinged with melancholy.

Stanley pursed his lips, glanced one last time at the railing below