Renee was already sobbing uncontrollably as she threw herself into her mother’s embrace. Kaitlyn’s hug was as
warm as it used to be, and her hands caressed Renee’s hair with the same gentleness.
“I’m sorry…” Kaitlyn said tearfully, “Mom didn’t do that on purpose… I can’t control myself.”
Renee looked at her, and they clung to each other for a long time.
In the following days, Renee frequently visited Adam.
In addition to preparing to send Kaitlyn to the mental health care facility, she also asked him some nursing-related
questions. She had a vague idea in her mind—to personally take care of Kaitlyn.
“Ms. Thompson, you have to think it through.” Adam frowned. “Patients like this need professional caregivers. Going
there might only add troubles.”
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“It’s not as simple as you think,” Adam’s deep blue eyes held a touch of sympathy and helplessness. “You might
think you can stay composed, but when you witness your mother in pain from the treatments, you’ll likely lose
control of your emotions. At that point, you could end up being more of a burden to the doctors!”
Renee nervously nibbled her lip. “Professor Adam, I can’t bear the thought of leaving my mother to face this pain
alone. I have the power to look after her. I don’t want future regrets.”
Adam sighed and patted her shoulder.
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Downstairs, Lina and Zuko coincidentally arrived at the same place without any prior agreement. When their eyes
met, they exchanged a knowing smile.
“Why are you here?”
“Aren’t you here too?”
Zuko smiled and approached her, taking her hand.
They had been here a few days ago, but Adam hadn’t shared much about Kaitlyn’s condition due to professional
ethics.
“I’ve always thought we should ask the professor again,” Lina said, looking at Zuko. “He might have left out
something important.”
Zuko said quietly, “But keeping a patient’s condition private is a basic ethical rule for a doctor.”
“This is really important. We need this information.”
While they were talking, Renee walked over with a serious expression.
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Lina was surprised, and Renee stopped, staring at them in confusion.
“Both of you…”
“Renee?”
Renee’s look turned sad. “You’re here to ask Professor Adam about my mother’s condition, right?”
“Well…” Zuko and Lina exchanged glances, unsure of what to say.
Investigating someone’s mother without their knowledge didn’t seem very honorable.
But, as Lina had mentioned, this was crucial. They wouldn’t have been suspicious if Kaitlyn hadn’t started acting
strangely.
Renee spoke softly. “Lina, Zuko, please stop suspecting her. She’s my mother, no doubt about it.”
“Renee, is there a misunderstanding?”
Renee’s eyes teared up, and she hurried away, head down.
Lina sensed something was amiss and immediately approached Adam to find out what was happening. This time,
she went straight to the point.
Adam gazed at her, pausing for a moment, then slowly began to reveal the truth.