Cold husband burning regret

Chapter 359

At Wesley’s signal, Julian caught on instantly and gave a crooked smile. “I’ll keep an eye on her right away.”

The two of them headed downstairs, only to be intercepted by a

housekeeper rushing over with urgent news–Mrs. Rayburn had woken

up.

Without hesitation, Wesley took Charlotte straight to Vandermere Private Hospital. Inside the hospital room, two specialists and the head physician stood by the bed, and Sean was sitting quietly at his wife’s side.

As the doctors discussed her case using medical jargon, Charlotte listened in, understanding enough to feel her heart sink, though she said nothing.

One of the specialists gave Sean a summary of the situation. Sean’s anxious gaze never left his wife’s face. “Is there really nothing we can do

for her?”

The specialist hesitated, then sighed. “Given the accumulation of psychological issues over the years, your wife’s condition has

progressed to neurodegeneration. Usually, this kind of onset happens in the elderly, but in her case-”

“What does that mean?” Sean interrupted.

Before the doctor could answer, Charlotte spoke up, her voice steady but subdued. “Alzheimer’s. To put it simply, it’s early–onset dementia.”

Sean stared at her, stunned.

She dropped her gaze. “Mom is already showing early symptoms. Maybe not even early–I think it’s been there for a while.”

Sean shook his head struggling to accept it. “But she’s not even sixty yet. How can this be happening?”

“My mentor once told me that the youngest diagnosed patient was only nineteen. Aside from hereditary factors or infections, severe

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trigger it…” Charlotte trailed

her mother, terrified that when she finally did, all she’d find was a blank

the specialists glanced at Charlotte, then addressed Wesley

sister,” Wesley answered, eyes lingering on Charlotte.

explains it,” the

clenched hands gradually relaxed. He looked at his wife, voice trembling. “How

might be held off for

the room, Sean sank into a

to stretch on

a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “Dad, the doctors said we could still have five or six years if we work at

“I..”

but clear. “My daughter.” Her hand trembled as

her own voice thick with emotion.

whispered, gripping her hand

for a moment. It seemed Mrs. Rayburn didn’t remember meeting her before, as if every interaction was their first. But what mattered most was that, no matter how much the disease stole from her, her mother

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down at her. “Yes, I’ve grown

back to you.”

moments, she

her a nearby doll. Mrs. Rayburn clutched it to her chest, relief flooding her face. “She’s

Wesley drove

stepped out of the car, and Wesley rolled down the window. “I’ll pick you

“Alright.”

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