“Mom, I’m sorry! I’m well aware that you’re upset, but Natalie isn’t trying to offend you either!”

Although I was still upset she had slapped me in the face, I knew she didn’t mean it. She was just worried about Steven and needed to take her frustration out on someone.

 

“Get the hell out of my sight at once! Don’t show up in front of me anymore in the future!”

Although she was relatively calm as compared to the moment I showed up in the ward, she insisted on chasing me out of the room.

“But Steven needs someone to look after him since he’s heavily injured. Mom, just let me stay behind to keep an eye on him.”

 

It felt awful to be chased away over and over again. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t bothered by her harsh remarks.

“No! I want you to scram, now! Also, you’ll be the one to settle the medical bills of your brother!”

No matter what I told her to defend myself, she refused to listen to me. She simply pushed me out of the ward with all her might before slamming the door shut in my face.

 

Staring at the tightly shut door, I felt a prickling sensation behind my eyes. Although I was aware that she was irked, the fact that she actually chased me out of the ward took me by surprise.

Natalie, who had been suppressing her wrath, approached me and grasped my hand before announcing in a gentle tone, “Anna, let’s just go home.”

 

never leave my family in times of emergencies. Hence, I asked Natalie, “Natalie, I wish to stay here to keep an eye on my brother, but Mom doesn’t want

in. You need to stop wasting your time here. You’re only causing yourself more grief if you stay. Why don’t you listen to me and

in the direction of the ward and let out a long sigh. Helplessness was written all over

I stopped insisting and paid the attending physician a visit to find out Steven’s actual condition

However, the cost of the operation and the

bottom when I heard that.

couldn’t afford to waste any time as Steven’s

all over the place after we returned to Natalie’s place. I couldn’t think of anyone who would offer their help. Truth be told, they had all turned me down when I brought up the request before. Therefore, it was obvious it would end

an attempt to figure out my next best course of action, I started pacing

I received a call from Yuval. I took a deep breath to calm myself before picking up

by the reason he had called, I asked, “Yuval, why

has told me everything you’re currently

to

frowned and wondered if I

that thought off my mind because we had just gotten into a relationship. It

Steven is currently unconscious after having both his legs broken!

into tears when I shared my concerns with him. It was rare for me to have an emotional breakdown in front of others, but I had

damages they have willfully caused your brother. It’s better for

do with his profession, he

His attending physician told me the operation has to

now, Steven is still unconscious. I’m pretty sure Dad and Mom

silence, Yuval added in a callous tone, “It is quite

I couldn’t help being hopeful. To my

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