Chapter 153
The next time Madeline opened her eyes, she found herself lying on a hospital bed. The strong antiseptic scent invaded her senses as she tried to recall how she ended up here. As she struggled to prop herself up, she found her arm attached to a scary looking IV drip. What happened to me…? she wondered. She recalled passing out right before dinner, but she could not remember anything beyond that point. Her thoughts were scrambled and her mind a mess, giving her a mild migraine. At this moment, a familiar little head popped up beside her bed. Before she knew it, Thomas had climbed onto her bed and perched over her, his big round eyes filled with joy and relief.
“Mommy, you’re up! Are you okay?” he asked anxiously. “Daddy went to get you something to eat. If you’re hungry, I have some chocolate milk for you.” Thomas quickly got himself off the bed
and ran to his backpack, producing a little carton of warmed chocolate milk
for his mother.
“Don’t worry, Thomas. Mommy’s alright,” Madeline reached an arm out to ruffle
her son’s hair.
“But, Mommy… you fainted, and there was so much blood!” Thomas hugged his mother tightly, as if trying to forget the dreadful memory of his mother fainting.
“Mommy was just over-exhausted from the hike in the morning. I’ll be okay once I get enough rest,” she smiled, patting her son on the back.
“Really, Mommy?” Thomas asked again, not fully convinced.
“Of course, darling. When has Mommy ever lied to you?” Madeline reassured
her son.
kids
patient
the roles had reversed.
sweet and gentle. She gently stroked his back and even took a sip of his chocolate milk, just to show him she was alright.
ward opened and Noah walked in, his eyes lighting up as he saw Madeline conscious and
to reach
his hand to
I’ll get Andy and Dylan to come over,” Noah’s
that Madeline’s fever had
– an omelet and preserved vegetables. Madeline noticed his hands trembling visibly as he passed her the flask. Was it cold outside?
something happen?” Madeline’s
moment later. “I’ve never made congee in my life, so give it a try,” he said as
are you trying to poison me while I’m
I’m going to look for Uncle Dylan!” Thomas sauntered out of the
followed
to a tee. She told
to put the omelet and vegetables in, but
and scooped a spoonful of congee from the flask,
say ahhhh!”
for her. This was something she had wished for all the time
the thought of ingesting his
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