Rebirth Reclaiming Her Self

Chapter 296 Try Asking Her

Joseph quickly set aside his work and gently urged Fanny to sit down before questioning her in a gentle tone. “Why are you crying like this? Didn’t you have a good time yesterday?” He trusted Fanny’s explanation that she had visited a friend’s house the day before, and he assumed that her tears were due to a disappointing experience.

Fanny hastened to clarify herself. “No, that’s not it. I was upset to see the caretaker mistreating Mom when I visited her earlier. Joseph, why don’t we dismiss the caretaker and let me care for Mom instead?” Upon hearing this, Joseph immediately pressed for details. “Did the caretaker mistreat Mom? What exactly happened?” Despite his efforts to hire reliable help, it seemed like they had failed to fulfill their duties properly.

“I witnessed the caretaker being rough while attending to mom, and when I confronted her, she responded inappropriately…” Fanny recounted the events tearfully. Her red eyes were filled with sorrow as she spoke.

Joseph’s anger flared up at that moment, but he made sure not to direct it at Fanny. “Fanny, don’t worry. I will find a replacement for the caretaker,” he assured her.

Fanny nodded. “I can look after mom. We don’t really need to rely on any caretakers,” she suggested. However, as she spoke, she was overcome by a fit of coughing. She bent her frail body to the side as she coughed.

Joseph reached out to support her. “Fanny, don’t concern yourself with the hospital. Your health is the most important thing now, and you need to prioritize self–care.”

-Fanny paused for a moment, and she looked as if she had awakened from a daze. Her expression made her seem like she was frustrated for not taking better care of herself. “When will Mom wake up, Joseph?” Her teary–eyes were filled with hope as she spoke.

Joseph felt a pang of sorrow, and he comforted her by enveloping her in a tight embrace. “The doctor has not provided a definite timeline for her recovery.” The uncertainty surrounding their mother’s condition left them at a loss for what to do.

reluctant to divulge details, both Joseph and Jonathan harbored suspicions that their father might be responsible for their mother’s predicament. Hence, they confronted George about the incident that prompted his call to the authorities the previous

upon

the hospital, seethed with resentment. Not only

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for work after he didn’t get any answers, had the audacity to return during noontime. On top of that, James was clearly keen to revisit Scarlet’s incident

When James noticed George’s agitation, he continued speaking in an assertive tone. “I am not interfering in your affairs, but if you are involved in this matter, then this

about you.”

mean?”

George looked as if he was offended by James‘ accusations at first, yet he couldn’t help but continue the conversation. “What’s the solution?

in waking Mother. Her testimony will prevent the family from falling apart. If Mother puts the blame on Linda,

don’t we wake her

think we’d choose to delay this? The doctor also mentioned that the chances of her waking up are slim, but there is still a possibility.” James rubbed his temples. He felt exhausted listening to George’s authoritative tone. It wasn’t

were slim, George felt irritated and a bit concerned that the police would continue to bother him. about it.

preoccupied lately to find the time: Furthermore, Joseph had informed him that he had attempted to persuade Angela, but she had declined. Angela probably wouldn’t listen to

mentioned. The person they had kicked out of the family was

to give her a chance.” James didn’t provide a definitive answer–he simply suggested that George consider it. Before George could

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