Chapter 8

That evening, Georgina coaxed me to sleep like she used to. She cried with guilt, saying she had thought I had been studying abroad all this year. She also said she would never forgive Ethan and Linda.

I hugged her waist tightly and softly called out, "Mom."

Georgina's whole body trembled as she held me and cried in grief. "My dear Mia, how can I ever make this up to you?"

I wanted to tell her that she did not need to make anything up to me. She loved me, and I knew that. However, I was just too tired.

Drowsiness overwhelmed me, and I snuggled tightly in her arms, falling into a deep sleep.

When I woke up again, it was already noon the next day.

Ethan was keeping watch by my bedside. When he saw me open my eyes, he said ingratiatingly, "Are you feeling better? If you're uncomfortable anywhere, tell me and I'll call the doctor."

I was somewhat dazed. "Didn't I just return from abroad? I sat on the plane too long and my body couldn't handle it, so I slept. Why would we need to bot