Older people always cherished the idea of raising children to be plump and healthy.Vance rubbed his cheek against Josette's palm, his eyes glistening brighter with unshed tears. His pale, grayish lips trembled. "Okay.""Good," Josette said solemnly. "Listen to the doctors, Anna, and me."Vance nodded.Only then did Josette and Rebecca leave the room. Rebecca wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but both Josette and Anna seemed different now.Josette's eyes held a quiet, steely determination, and when they had passed each other in the doorway, Anna had traces of tears on her face.Rebecca looked back and only saw Anna's back. The girl stood by Vance's bed, blocking him from view."Grandma," Rebecca started, "did you say something to Anna?"Josette nodded. "Yeah.""What did you say?" Rebecca pressed, anxiety creeping into her voice. "Was it about Vance's injury? Is it serious?"Otherwise, why would Anna be crying?"It's not too bad," Josette replied. "He's already out of th
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