"Kenneth, did you pop by the hospital today? Something wrong?" Sienna's face lit up with concern as she greeted her son returning home. Lately, she's been extra cautious about Kenneth's state of mind, always greeting him with a smile, careful not to let any hint of her own worries show. After all, if everyone around him started to lose hope, how could he be expected to stay positive?

"Just tagging along with Karen," Kenneth brushed off, knowing full well that the news of his hospital visit was probably relayed by their driver.

It felt like his mom had eyes and ears all around him!

"Karen? What's the matter with her?" Sienna hesitated before asking.

Ever since the drama with Dorothy, Sienna had grown a bit cold towards Karen, which was inevitable.

But they hadn't exactly had a falling out, just not as close as before.

"She's a bit under the weather, but it's nothing serious." Kenneth kept it brief. He had more pressing matters on his mind and didn't want to get sidetracked. "That's good to hear, but you know, your health comes first. If there's anything else, just give me a call. I can come over and keep you company."

"Mom!" Kenneth couldn't hide his exasperation, "Karen is my sister, let's not start holding grudges for no reason."

him off,

Kenneth headed straight to his

GPS signal to his phone so he could keep tabs on Lane's whereabouts. Just as he finished setting it up, his phone buzzed. It

wasn't too keen on picking up, managing only brief,

up with

recovery's going well. No worries," Kenneth replied, almost blurting out that she needn't call him about this anymore

hesitated before speaking up again, "Can... Can I

wanted to ask before but

feelings clear back in the hospital, any further

tied up these days. Let's catch up once

avoidance hit

or... you just don't want to

really just a busy

I want to make things right Eleanor's voice was soft, resigned. "Now that you and Dorothy

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