“I only made things harder for you,” Susan said through tears, her heart aching. “If it weren’t for this useless illness of mine, you wouldn’t have had to carry so much.”“Mom, don’t say that. Things will get better,” Felix said, still trying to comfort her.Susan was full of guilt and helplessness. More than anything, she wished Felix could live a lighter, easier life.But there was nothing she could do.Felix stayed a while longer, talking with Susan and helping her calm down. Once her emotions had settled a little, he finally got up and left.When Miranda came out of the lab, she went back to her office and sat down to review the data. Just then, a nurse knocked and said, “Dr. Stone, someone is here to see you.”Miranda looked up and saw a woman walking in with her purse in hand.It was Xena.Miranda didn’t look surprised, almost as if she had expected her.“What is it?” Miranda looked up at her.“I want to talk.” Xena folded her arms, still carrying herself with that same
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