Ella’s POV. I let go of my thoughts and tried to be strong, at least for my mom's sake. “Sylvia, can you help me run a bath? Mom needs a shower.” She nodded and disappeared into the bathroom. I guided my Mom into her bedroom and helped her out of her uniform. She tried to protest, clutching at the buttons. “Ella, I can manage…” “No, Mom,” I cut in firmly. “Not tonight.” I knew I was the one who needed care, but after everything she had gone through for my sake, I couldn’t let her handle anything by herself tonight. I led her into the bathroom tub. Scrubbed and rinsed her until she was clean, then helped her into her pajamas. Sylvia was in the kitchen fixing our dinner. The aroma of pasta filled the apartment as she mixed the pasta with some of the beef sauce Mom had left in the fridge. She hummed under her breath, stirring the pan slowly, while I leaned against the doorway, watching her. “Want me to set the table?” I asked quietly. “Not yet,” she said, glancing at me without
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