Chapter 79
Neither Helenannt Jackson seemed to expect Kelly to retort in such a way.
Helena fiore for a second, then snapped, “What nonsense are you spacing? He’s your brother!”
“He’s my brother, not God! Every time he throws a tantrum, the whole family has to tiptoe around him. It’s fine if he acts like that at home, He’s not the only patient here.
but this is a hospital.
“Could you maybe think about how others feel for once? Ever since lie pot admitted, it’s beenchaos after chaos. The people here are just too polite to say anything Maybe you two should try being polite, too!” Kelly said sharply.
“You=1” Helena’s face flushed with anger. She glanced at the other patients, who were clearly annoyed, and suddenly felt embarrassed,
Her shame quickly turned to rage, and she lashed out at Kelly.“Do you even know what you’re saying right now?
“I know exactly what I’m saying. I’m talking about your soul” Kelly’s eyes met Jackson’s as he tried to get out of bed.
“If you’re really that bold, then go ahead. It’s about time you grew some balls, det up! I’ll even push your wheelchair for you up, and stop disturbing other people!”
after this. If not, then lie
then lie down,
Jackson faltered. His lips trembled at the thought of himself in a wheelchair. Then he tumed to Helena. “Mom, did you hear what she said?”
It had always been this way. Every time he made a mess, he’d twist the story first and make himself the victim. Then their parents would yell at Kelly without even hearing her side.
Helena was already y turning as she yelled, “Can’t you just shut up for once? Your brother’s Injured, and you’re saying these things just to upset him?”
“Fine. Then I’ll leave,” Kelly spat, turning toward the door.
“Where do you going? You’re supposed to stay and take care of your brother!”
Helena was always going on and on about Jackson.
Kelly was getting fed up with her. “I’m going to est. You only brought dinner for him. So what now? Only the sick get to eat?” with that, she quickly walked out quicidy
Helens glared at her retreating back, something flashing briefly in her eyes. Was it just her Imagination, or had Kelly changed?
The thought washed almost instantly. Helena turned her attention back to Jackson, trying to coax him into eating
Meanwhile, Kelly let out a sigh once she left the hospital room.
She had rarely stood up against her parents her whole life. The boldest time lauad been when she was applying for college.
They didn’t want her to study medicine since they thought it would take too long. They wanted her to start working early to eam money and help Jackson
In the end, Kelly had gone on a hunger strike. She promised to cover her own living expenses, and only then did they finally give in. And now, somehow, she telt a little braver hun before.
She found a small restaurant near the hospital, ordered pasta, and a glass of milk.
She clinked the glass lightly against the edge of her bowl, giving herself a silent toast for being brave
Asshur sipped her milk, Kelly couldn’t help but think of Leon Sewondered what he was duing right then.
At that moment, Leon was strolling through at
Jummondly.
He was invited there by James Hati, a professor from Thameron University, James was assigned to accompany Leon op his trip.
James was worried Leon might get bored alone at the hotel, so he’d invited him out to go slopping-
That was why Leon had asked Kelly she wanted a glit.
“This is a well–known mall in Thameron City. Lots of tourists come here to take pictures. They have lots of shops here, too,” James explained enthusiastically. They strolled casually through the mall. Just as james had said, there were shops everywhere, decorated with neon lights. The crowd buzzed with charter, and the shops overflowed with colorful, rye–catching water
Leon wasn’t particularly interested in shopping, but lie didn’t want to tum james doyen
Jammes, though, had his own liddenmotive. His glidend’s birthday was coming up, and he’d been racking his brain about what to get h
Then, it was the perfect moment for Leon to show up.
James figured that since Leon was good–looking, he was probably popular with the ladies and good at picking out gifts
“Pofessor Butler, can I ask you for a favor?” James finally uld.
Women
“My glafiriend’s birthday is coming up, and I was hoping you could give m
me some advice. What kind of gift de women like?
“Of course,” Leon replied.
