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Chapter 123

Penulis: Diti Koshy
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-09-25 20:43:51

[Vivienne]

Now, what am I supposed to say to that?

I swallow instead, thinking hard about how not to sound rude or, well, like an ass.

“What happened?” I ask, wondering what might have happened in the short while. The last time I saw his mother, she looked fit as a fiddle.

He stands from the couch and walks towards the window, peeking through the shut curtains. “Another episode. But this time it was worse than any of them before. She was out of control.”

I nod, trying to understand. I still don’t know what kind of episode she must be having, but I suppose, that’s not important right now.

“Why did you say she’s dying? It can’t be that bad,” Or could it be? Why would he say something so serious if it wasn’t true?

“Except, it is,” he says, facing me, looking more defeated than I’ve ever seen him. “Her doctor says the next attack could be lethal. It might just kill her.”

I can’t help but feel sorry for him. It must be devastating to know his mother could die at any moment. If it were my p
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