After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back

"What's wrong?" Aveline looked at him, puzzled.

Sidney pressed his lips together, then released her hand and said, "Aveline, my mom's condition is not very stable. She gets confused sometimes, so if she says anything, please don't take it to heart." Aveline's brow furrowed. "Is her condition that serious? Have you discussed it with the doctor?"

Sidney gave a helpless smile. "Her health wasn't great to begin with. After everything she's been through, it's only gotten worse. The fact that she's still holding on is thanks to the hospital care here." His voice was slightly hoarse, his eyes filled with deep, unshakable sadness.

Aveline could feel that sadness as well.

She nodded. "I understand."

Sidney tried to force a smile. "Thank you, Aveline."

She responded, "Let's go in."

"Alright."

The door to the hospital room opened.

A voice came from inside, "Is that you, Sid?"

"Yes, it's me," Sidney replied, opening a bag he held and taking out some of his mother's favorite fruits.

"Mom, I bought some fruit for you. Have a little," Sidney said gently.

she had last seen her.

lay in the hospital bed, looking incredibly frail, her eyes

spend money on that? I don't want to

already bought it, and I can't return

you eat it," she

"Mom, don't you remember? I don't like

Ruth sighed

she eventually sat up and took

at just the

her eyes brightening. "Is

hold of her extended hand. "Yes, it's me, Ma'am. You look great today; I'm sure it won't be long

glad you

shook her head. "Not at

say, we're so grateful to you. Without you, Sid wouldn't have found such a good job. You two are

mind," Aveline replied

then suddenly

was momentarily stunned, and Sidney quickly interjected, "Mom,