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just before the holiday, Ingridwent allyst and gave everyone a final dose of thrilling possip
Some people even ich annoyed that the borak was evening too soon de an ordinary day, any find–on
und and Kenneth flew back to Wales City from York City together.
like that would have easily blown up to a thon sand messages.
Initially, Ingrid was worried that Zory would be concerned seeing Kenneth on crutches. However, when they got home, she found out that Zoey had been bedridden, with her aunts taking
One of them sast, “You mom had lumbar surgery Last month. She didn’t tell you both because she didn’t want you to worry. It has already been over ten days since she was discharged”
cbedside, Kenneth and Zory held hands, gazing at each other with tearful eyes. They conforted each other and exchanged updates about their conditions.
Meanwhile, Ingilt stood at the foot of the bed and observed the surroundings in silence. Kenneth was not even seven years old when their dad passed away
Over the years, Zory had raised them both on her own. Despite the hardships, Zoey never let things fall into disceder
If she were able to get up and tidy, there wouldn’t be a pile of medicine on the nightstand, clothes draped over the couch, or dishes left on the dining table.
Ingrid didn’t blame her aunts for not tidying up. She only blamed herself. As a daughter and an elder sister, she had failed to do enough
That evening, Ingrid handled everything on her own, cooking a lavish meal and imiting her aunts‘ families over
y hesitantly accepted.
didn’t dwe.) on werds of thanks. Before they left, she forcibly handed 1.000 dollars to each of her cousins. After a brief back–and–forth, they h
With Kenneth still on crutches and no elevator in their building, Ingrid went downstairs to see the guests out.
When the came back up, she saw Kenneth struggling with the dishes in the kitchen. She quickly hurried over. “Why are you doing the dishes? Go spend some time with Mom.”
Kenneth said, “Go keep Mom company. You cooked for so many people. You must be exhausted.”
Ingrid grabbed the plate from Kenneth’s hand. ‘T’in line. You go now.
Kenneth refused to let go With one struggling to use her hands and the other limited by his legs, neither had the upper hand, leaving them at a stalemate. But in the mider of it all, Kennerl’s eyes unknowingly welled up with tears,
Ingrid was taken aback. “Wur’s wrong?”
Kenneth booked away. “Something got in my eye.”
Ingrid wasn’t buying it. She frowned as the asked, “Spit it out. What is it?”
Kenneth kept beating around the bush, and just as Ingrid was about to lose her temper, he finally blurted out, “You’ve been under so much stress lately. You have to take care of me case of Mom and even deal with the relatives. “
Ingrid frowned. “What do you mean by that?”
Kenneth’s eyes were red “You’re good–folding, smart, and could have any boyfriend you want.”
Ingrid looked at him suspiciously. “Who told you that?
Kenneth hesitated before saying. “Jasper came to my sel
treatment and rehabilitation. She had thought that, after that day, Jasper had never stepped foot
Ingridnever expected Jasper to each out to eat, let alone take charge of his post–op the in Guardian Hospital again
Seringing idazmemanlykst in thought, Kenneth asked, “Ingrid, if what he said is true, could you forgive him?“
Ingridicasually replied, “Wur about you? Would you forgive him?”
Kenneth pondered for a moment and said, “He was a real jerk. If I hadn’t been be di idden that day, I wouldn’t have just punched film once.
Allier of surprise flashed through Ingrid’s eyes, and the almost blurted out asking if he had hit
Howront, she quickly caught herself, and after a brief pause, she said, “I broke up with him. Don’t evqi lay a hand on him again.”
But the most the sad it, teately geted. There would be no future for her and jasper, Kenneth would see him again because she had decided to stay in Wales City
