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co

nd as we made our way back to the ward,

Andrea?'' I gently a

r head, avoi

smile, trying to brighten up her mood. ''Aunt Nicole is here t

he shook

ed out to smooth back some loose strands of her dark hair, tucking th

on her lap as she lowered her head. ''I don't want to see you suffer because of me. You're out of money, right? Mommy didn'

hug. She flinched, and tears began to well up in her eyes. "I'm sorry. Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Andy...'' I said, brushing

to let me go. ''Thank you for always being there for me. I'll fight, just don't give up on me. I'm j

burden. And why would you think I would leave you?" My sister has always stood by me, and I would do the same for her dau

njected into her had left her in a weakened state. I carefully positioned her on the bed an

ning savings before returning to the hospital

to Andrea with the necessary instructions to ensure she had everything she nee

s house. Instead, I went back to th

n your belongings. Why did you come back? What do you want?" Upon step

I glanced up to see her descending the stairs, wearing a limited edition of

ger as I pointed at Kendra. "I followed everything you told me! Mom, did you f

via crossed her arms, her eyes wi

ccording to the finance department at St. Jude hospital. Why did you lie to me? W

ng through me. "Don't expect me to prioritize your

toe. "Is that so? Then where is dad's salary? Where's my salary? What luxury items did you purchase wi

exclaimed dramatically, pressing her palm over

'' I cut her off. ''I know you,

, interrupting me. "Don't talk to

e. As my anger escalated, I realized I was losing control. Sylvia turned pale as I advanced toward her, pus

nvinced my glare could cut through her, lea

My voice trembled with the intensity o

sed her hand, poised to strike m

ice resonated through the living room as he slammed the door to the study behind hi

dad...'' I retorted, and I could see my father's face turn crimson with embarrassment for the first time. "Did you think I

des to get closer to me, and then he raised his hand, ready to smack

ow lost its color, leaving him pale. His hand gradually fel

present, myself included. It had only been yesterday since I last encounte

of this! Don't ever