**Elaine's POV**Three years later…I paced back and forth in my room, worried. "How is she?"My mother's doctor had just called me to talk about her condition. Apparently, her heart valve disorder had worsened over the years, and she now needed treatment."She is stable at the moment, but she is still in the hospital. She will be released in a few days, however. Given the situation, she may need to undergo surgery," replied the doctor, Ms. James. "An operation?" I asked, shocked. "Yes, but it's only a recommendation. We can try treatments first and see how things progress." "Oh, okay. I'll come to LA as soon as possible." "Very well. Come see me when you're here for more details." "Okay. Thank you."I hung up and sighed. I never thought I'd come back to live in LA. I only went there with my son, Jaden, for visits.My phone started ringing. It was Jane. She was probably calling to say she was on her way with Jaden. She'd taken him earlier in the day, saying I needed more res
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