Trying to smile, Padma decided to leave. She had hurt Stephen and the last thing he needed was her sitting there expecting him to make it better when it had all been her fault in the first place.
Leaning over, Padma brushed a quick kiss against his cheek. "I love you so much," she said. "I'll let you study. I should do rounds once more before going to bed." She failed to mention she'd be sleeping in her own, rarely used, bed.