Chapter 5

No matter how much Shaun called after me, I did not look back.

After I got to the hospital and spoke with the doctor about my mother’s condition, he sighed in concern. “Your mother’s illness is quite rare. We’ve done our best.

“If she doesn’t wake up this year, there’s a good chance that…”

I fell silent.

I already knew the answer deep down, so when I heard the bad news, I did not react too strongly.

“This year?”

I had lost everything this year.

It looked like I was about to lose my only family too.

After thinking for a while, the doctor advised me against transferring her to another hospital.

“Mrs. Johnston has arranged for the best doctor in Soriah for your mother. Under her care, there might still be hope. If she’s moved to Jorath, there won’t be any hope left at all.”

I listened to his advice.

I thanked the doctor and got ready to leave.

But when I stepped outside, I saw Reina standing at the door.

I did not know how long she had been there.

When Reina sa