The next morning, my phone rang unexpectedly—it was Kate on the other end, speaking in a low voice. I could barely hear her, but I immediately told her what had happened to Mom. “Kaye, Mom was rushed to the hospital,” I said. “What happened to her?” she asked, sounding worried. “She’s been really upset with you since yesterday. She said she’s been calling, but you weren’t answering,” I replied, feeling anxious. I could hear Kate sigh. “Then earlier, she had a heart attack. She turned pale and eventually fainted. I’m about to head to the hospital now to meet Papa there,” I added. “Please come home, Kaye. I’m sorry, but Mom and Dad don’t have any money for the hospital bills, and Mom was still worrying about the electric bill earlier. She said it might get disconnected.” “What? But I sent them money recently! Why would we get disconnected?” she asked, sounding frustrated. “I don’t know, Kate. Mom said you didn’t send the allowance this month. Kate, please come home,” I begged her.
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