In the corridor outside the hospital room, Sydney watched Wesley's troubled expression.

Sydney couldn't help but reassure him, "She'll be okay."

Wesley let out a soft sigh. "Sydney, I'm really not lying to you. My mom really-"

"I know," Sydney interrupted. "I believe you now."

Rebecca had fainted right in front of her, so she had no choice but to accept it.

Later, the doctor performed a CT scan and MRI for Rebecca.

When the results came in, the doctor pointed to the findings and told them, "The patient shows enlarged lateral ventricles and widened sulci, with clear signs of cerebral atrophy in the frontal lobe. The MRI also indicates atrophy in the hippocampal area." Although Wesley didn't fully understand the medical jargon, he could guess the implications.

"So my mom really has dementia?" he asked.

The doctor nodded. "Based on the current results, yes."

Wesley felt his body sway in the chair. With Sydney wanting a divorce and his mother having dementia, the double blow was almost too much to bear. Sydney quickly supported him.

He gently

leaving the doctor's office, they entered

expressions on their faces. "What's wrong? You both

with a smile. "Mom, you're in

Rebecca replied. "I feel better

her down. "Let's stay a few

is good; I'm fine," she

please don't make us

home so soon. Even with someone to care for her, it was still safer in the hospital. What something happened at home, and they couldn't get

her at

and

things at my age. You don't need to worry

and stay in the hospital for a few more

. ne

in, "Wesley and I

you take care of me?" Rebecca quickly replied. "Just let

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