"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.

had last seen her. Back then, she had a spirit about

the hospital bed, looking incredibly frail, her eyes clouded and

spend money

"But I've already

eat it," she

"Mom, don't you

Ruth sighed

persistence, she eventually sat up and took a

greeted at just

to look at her, her eyes brightening. "Is

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

was delighted by her words. "Miss Young, I'm so glad you

at all. I'm on vacation right

wanted to say, we're so grateful to you. Without you, Sid wouldn't have found such a good job. You two are colleagues, right? If you ever run into any trouble, just look for

keep that in mind,"

suddenly asked, "Miss Young, do you

and Sidney quickly interjected, "Mom, try another bite. See if it's

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