A few days later, Sidney received a call from his mother.

"Hello, Mom? What's wrong?" Sidney asked, stepping out of a restaurant where he had just finished a meeting with a client.

Ruth's voice sounded concerned. "I'm not feeling well. You should come over right away."

Hearing this, Sidney immediately grew anxious.

Flagging down a cab, he asked, "What's wrong? Have you called a doctor?"

Ruth brushed it off. "Oh, I don't want to explain everything over the phone. Just come quickly."

Before he could ask more, she hung up.

Sidney's expression tightened with worry as he leaned forward and said to the driver, "Sir, please hurry."

Twenty minutes later, he arrived at the hospital. He rushed into the hospital room, only to find his mother sitting on the bed, laughing and chatting with a young woman.

There was no sign of her being unwell.

his concern still evident, as

you feeling unwell?" he asked, quickly scanning her for any signs of

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hand away

spirits seemed high-nothing like someone who was unwell. His brows

Ruth replied, nodding quickly but with a tone that made

She's one year younger than you and studied architectural design in college, just like you. I'm sure you two will

dressed in a

She gave Sidney a shy smile and extended her hand. "Hello,

finally dawned on Sidney why his mother had summoned him in such a

he couldn't be rude to the

a polite smile, he extended his hand and

with a satisfied smile. "I'm feeling a bit tired. Why don't you two head outside

glanced at Jackie, who chimed in, "Diana, why don't you

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helpless look before

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