Back at home, the clothes of the three of them were soaked in sweat. Kimberly was exhausted and fell into a deep sleep on the bed.

Emmeline and Abel snuggled on the sofa and recounted the details of what had happened to Maxwell.

“I still had two years left before I could retire properly. This won’t do. I’ll apply to the company to expedite the process of internal placement.”

Maxwell was a key company employee, leading a team of over thirty workers, and had been working on the frontlines for many years. His treatment was quite favorable, and undergoing internal placement might affect his retirement benefits.

Emmeline didn’t say much. She also worried that her mother might have another accident, but with her father by her side, it would be better.

The next day, they went to the Altney Behavioral Health Center.

Emmeline and Abel arrived at the outpatient building and explained their mother’s situation to the doctor in detail.

“The patient does not meet the requirements for hospitalization,” the doctor said. “I recommend home care with medication for relief.”

“We’ve tried various modern and traditional medicines, but they haven’t had much effect,” Abel replied.

“This is a recurring condition in itself.” the doctor frowned. “Take it slow and provide good care.”

really no better solution?” Both of them were feeling

at the

both fell silent and sulkily left the hospital after grabbing

medicines the doctor prescribed will have some effect,” Abel reassured Emmeline with

long time, can they?” Emmeline lowered her

process. Maybe it’ll get better in a year or

side,” Emmeline choked up. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t know what to do. Just

couldn’t bear to dwell on the

nightmare that will haunt me for the rest of

at his handsome profile, his eyes sparkling like stars, and noticed a

head on his

okay” Abel reassured her patting

in just a few days, she

and Maxwell felt deeply disheartened

could be at home to take care of Kimberly. Emmeline and

older sister, Hannah, and her partner, Henrick, came home

the guests. However, Abel had work matters

contracting issue. A few days ago, Abel had brought a substantial cash gift

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