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

here! I'll

"Mommy..."

eye in that ward. Jeremy also subtly furrowed

turned to ask Francine, "Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at home looking after the other

and said, "Don't worry! We've got more than enough people at home to protect them. I even asked Chester to stay with the

back home

sleep. It's better for us to stay here with Joey. Plus, Corinne needs to rest too, so let us help you out a

should know your health better than anyone. If anything happens, it'll only complicate things for us. Just go home, okay? Joey is fine. He's just suffering from some minor injuries and

to add to his worries, so she nodded and said, "Alright, we'll go back with Francine, then. Take good care of Corinne. She's been through a lot

"Of course I will."

someone to drive Francine,

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