When I returned to the apartment, the place was completely dark.As expected, Derrick was not home. By now, I was already used to it.I began packing up my father's belongings along with my own.Suddenly, my phone vibrated.A friend had sent me a news link. It was about Derrick having reserved the entire restaurant to celebrate Jessica's birthday.In the photos, the two of them raised their glasses together, smiling brightly.Calmly, I closed the page.…Just as I finished packing and was about to leave, the sound of the door lock turning echoed through the apartment.Derrick stood in the entryway.The moment his eyes landed on the suitcase by my feet, his voice tightened. "Are you leaving?""I'm going to stay at the hospital for a few days to take care of my father," I answered softly.When Derrick heard my words, his gaze flickered, and his tone suddenly softened. "I've already contacted the specialists. We'll have Dad properly examined when the time comes." Then, he pu
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