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I wiped away the tears, but they continued to flow. My chest tightened as I gripped the phone tightly. I didn’t know what to do, I wanted to wake up and believe it was just a dream. That Uncle Robert’s message was not real,

I didn’t want to believe, but it hurt so much, Because that was the truth. I didn’t know what t fine, but why did this happen! Why?

1. do. What about Papa? I thought everything wo

“Mom…” I cried softly. “Mom,”

the true that she’s critical

I didn’t want to believe it. I didn’t want to. It couldn’t be true that Mom was hit. It couldn’t

“What happened, Lilian?” I heard a voice from behind.

But I didn’t answer. I didn’t care who saw me like this anymore. I wanted to go to Mom. I turned around, my lips quivering as I wiped away again.

“Davin..” I choked out. “I want to go to Mom But there’s no car. Can you give me a ride?”

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I didn’t expect to see him at that moment. I didn’t want to bother Steven; he had done enough to me this morning. I should have hated Davin now but he was the only one I could turn to for help at this time.

He just stared at me. Wasn’t he planning to help met Did I see anger in his eyes? Why? Because I was broken and crying here?

I wanted to be mad at him for what he did this morning, but my concern for my mother overwhelmed me with anxiety, fear, and pain

He blinked his eyes. I wiped away the tears and stood up from the edge of the pool.

But tears still filled my eyes. Suddenly, I felt embarrassed in front of him.

I shouldn’t have asked him. It seems like he has no intention of helping me.

“Never mind,” I said to him and walked past him.

I didn’t expect him to grab my arm to stop me.

“I’ll take you,” he said. I looked at him, and he was just staring ahead with a conflicting expression that I couldn’t understand. It seemed like he didn’t want to, as if he were doing it out of obligation.

“No need” I said with a choked voice, wiping away tears wit

tears with my other hand.

pride

“You are crying, and you need to be there where she is. Do you want to change my mind?” he said seriously in a cold voice. Despite my pri wanting to refuse, it was more important to visit Mama

I want to see her and truly know her condition, especially what really happened and why she got hit

“No, it looks like you don’t want to, I retorted.

Just follow me,” he said as he let go of my hand and started walking

So I followed him. Fortunately, I hadn’t changed into my pajamas yet, and I was still wearing my shirt and jeans. We walked in silence, with me trailing behind him as we rounded the mansion. I tried to keep my emotions in check at that moment. I couldn’t help but gaze at his broad shoulders and tall stature.

When we reached a car parked in the house’s parking lot, he opened the front seat. “Get in.

I got in, and he closed the door. Then he stopped behind his car, making a phone call. He glanced in my direction while talking to

I looked at my phone, and six minutes passed before he got inside the car and started the engine.

“To U medical center, 1 told him.

“I know,” he replied. Then the car moved toward the gate.

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surprised that he knew. He opened the dashboard and took out a tissue. Without a word, he handed it to

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sorry, I hesitantly said to him, grabbing a napkin to wipe my tears. He was driving seriously, and

I wondered why he took it, and only now did I notice that my tears were flowing uncontrollably. My face warm

s trying my best not to cry again, li wan

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Chapter II

quiet ride, and I gazed out of the window, watching the passing scenery.

The car stopped in front of the hospital entrance, where a guard was standing

“Thank you.” I thanked him.

“Your mother is in room 207,” he said as I opened the car door.

I looked at him, puzzled “How did you know?” I asked.

“It’s not important. Go see your mother,” he replied.

I thanked him again before quickly getting out of the car and rushing inside. The guard immediately let me in upon seeing me.

I walked briskly up the stairs until I reached the room Davin had mentioned. Outside the door, I saw Uncle Robert coming out, “Lilian” Unele immediately hugged me. In that embrace, I couldn’t hold back my emotions anymore, and I started crying.

“Oh, child. I am sorry,” he said sadly while gently caressing my back. “Your mother will be okay”

I clung to his embrace as 1 wiped the tears from my eyes. “What happened to Mama, Uncle” I inquired.

He sighed deeply and gestured for me to take a seat outside. Once we were seated, he held my hand. “Thja, earlier today, your mom escaped from the mental health facility, and as the nurses were chasing her, she suddenly crossed the road. When it happened, a taxi hit her. She was immediately brought to the hospital

They called me right away. We didn’t expect this, Lili But we’re just praying that your mom will be okay and recover,” Uncle continued, and I nodded. “Zera and your aunt will come here tomorrow. It’s fortunate that you came here. Was it your friend who brought you?”

“No. Uncle, it was Abi’s cousin who brought me.” I replied. “How is Mama doing?”

“She’s no longer in critical condition, we just have to wait for her to wake up,” he said, squeezing my hand. “Your mother is strong, child. Everything

will be the. You can visit her inside now.”

Thank you, Uncle” I said, standing up. I entered the room and saw Manu covered in bandages, even on her face and head. My vision blurred as tears welled up in my eyes once again

Why did this happen when Papa was about to be released and clear his name! I don’t know why this is happening in my life. I took a deep breath and sat down on the bed. I held my mother’s hand and cried so much God, please save and heal my mother.

leh the room at half–past twelve when the nurse arrived to check on my mother. I glanced at Davin, who was sitting outside, staring at the wall in front of him. Where could Uncle ber

He turned to look at me when he noticed me. “Your uncle left to buy coffee,” Davin said before I could ask him.

“Okay, 1 thought you

a were going home?”

mother?”

“Well go home together. You won’t sleep here, he replied. “How’s your mo

I sat down beside him. “Thope she’s getting better. I swallowed hard, trying to control my emotions. “Thank you again. I’m sorry f

“You just did, but since you needed, there’s nothing more I can do,” he said coolly and checked his watch. “Are you leaving**

“I need to wait for Uncle.

I looked down the hallway to see if Uncle was coming back.

“Okay” he said.

for bothering you”

A silence settled between us The nurse emerged, and I noticed her discreet glance at the person next to me, who had an expressionless face, staring

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“Are you tired already? You can go ahead, I’ll just take a taxi, I suggested. He appeared exhausted and lost in thought

Told you we’d go home together. We will have things to discuss tomorrow”

“Tomorrow? I

was planning to stay with Mom tomorrow, I said, looking at him. “It won’t take long, will it? What’s the discussion about?” “You’ll find out tomorrow. It won’t take an hour,” he assured. “My driver will drop you off here tomorrow”

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“It’s not necessary, I declined, shaking my head. “I can take a taxi.”

“It’s final,” he said firmly, turning his head as my uncle approached us.

I bit my lower lip to stop myself from questioning his decision.