Jeremy led Corinne to the pediatric ward.

Joey sat absent-mindedly on the bed, eating an apple that Francine had peeled for him.

Greg and Pamela's worried expressions faded when they saw Corinne entering.

"Corinne! You're awake, too!"

"Thank God!"

Corinne nodded toward Greg and Pamela. She then released Jeremy's hand and quickly walked to the bedside. Tears fell as she looked at Joey.

'He's alright. Joey really is alright...' thought Corinne.

When Joey saw Corinne, he instantly released the apple in his hand and threw himself into Corinne's arms.

I'd

"Mommy's here! I'll never

"Mommy..."

also subtly furrowed his eyebrows, his emotions quietly dancing behind his slightly reddened

turned to ask Francine, "Why are you here? Shouldn't

to stay with the kids. I was just too worried about Joey, so I came with Grandpa and Grandma to

Grandma back home with you. We have enough people

fine! Even if you send us back home, we won't be able to sleep. It's better for us to stay here with Joey. Plus, Corinne needs to rest too, so let us

than anyone. If anything happens, it'll only complicate things for us. Just go home, okay? Joey is fine. He's just suffering

said, "Alright, we'll go back with Francine, then. Take good care of Corinne. She's been through a lot these past few years,

"Of course I will."

spending some time together, Jeremy arranged for someone to drive Francine, Greg, and Pamela back home. The ward

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