Chapter 394: Her Phone
At Meta Doctors Hospital
Carla sat quietly beside her mother’s hospital bed, her gaze lingering on her mother’s serene face. Despite being fifty, her mother still retained a youthful beauty, a reminder of the elegance she once carried so effortlessly.
"Carla, I’ve decided to transfer your mother to a facility in Lamey tomorrow," her father said, breaking the silence. He was seated on the opposite side of the bed, his posture weary but determined.
"That’s... so sudden," Carla replied, turning to face him.
"I know," he admitted, his voice firm yet laced with exhaustion. "But I want to try every option, Carla. We have to do everything we can to bring her back to us."
Carla’s heart ached at the sight of her father. His usually lively eyes were hollow, dark circles underlining the toll of sleepless nights. She knew he hadn’t rested properly since her mother fell into the coma.
Guilt surged through her chest like a tidal wave, but the echo of a voice she dreaded filled her mind: ’Do you really think they’ll stay loyal to you if they discover the truth? Love doesn’t blind them, Carla. They’ll turn away, and you’ll be left alone. Stop letting your emotions rule you!’
Shaking the thought away, she met her father’s gaze. "Do what you think is best, Dad. Mom’s recovery is the priority."
Her father nodded, the lines on his face softening slightly. "If you want, you can stay with your grandfather and-"
"Dad," Carla interrupted gently but firmly. "I’m fine. I’m an adult. I can take care of myself."
"I know," he said with a sigh, though his worry was evident. "Just don’t forget to visit your grandpa and grandma. Your grandpa’s been asking about you, and your grandma would love to see you. She’s been lonely at Bohne Island."