Chapter 513 Testing The Waters

Faced with Josephine’s kind “orders,” I replied, “I will. Let me change upstairs first, Mom. I’ll return to drink some chicken soup later.”

I shot my mother-in-law a small smile before heading upstairs. Josephine’s thoughtful actions had taken a weight off my mind.

Once I returned to my bedroom, I took a quick shower in the attached bathroom. Though there was little for me to do at the hospital, I felt more exhausted now than after a full day’s work.

Michael was home by the time I came out of the bathroom. His gaze traveled up and down my body before he approached me.

He wrapped me in his arms and asked gently, “How was your day at the hospital? Were you very uncomfortable?”

“It was fine. Other than the fact that I didn’t click with Janette, everything else was bearable. Still, I’m not sure if I can completely forgive my birth mother,” I answered him gloomily as I leaned deeper into his embrace.

He placed his chin on my head and coaxed, “Take things slowly. Everything has its own course. Even if you’re planning to forgive her, it won’t come so quickly or naturally to you.”

I sighed in resignation, realizing the wisdom in his words.

After resting at home for slightly over an hour, I set off for the hospital. Michael wanted to send me, but I firmly denied his offer. He was undeniably exhausted after a day at work, and I did not want him to expend more energy on my matters.

I understood and appreciated his concern, but I eventually emerged triumphant in our little disagreement. He conceded and allowed me to drive to the hospital alone, but not before reminding me multiple times to be careful.

When I got to my mother’s ward floor, I was surprised to bump into Ronan. I had not seen him in a

at the hospital this late at night? This sort of

to be considered a workaholic. That was why I could not resist teasing him when I

you give me a break? I know I can hardly compare to Michael’s

me that

know I’m just pulling your leg. Why do you need to be

still haven’t explained anything to me. That’s the whole reason I’m still at the hospital. Why did you suddenly have a birth mother? What about your parents? Are

talk about. However, Ronan was a dear friend to me, and I did not plan on hiding the truth from him forever. I glanced at him before changing direction

the balcony prompted Ronan to say, “If you don’t want to talk

you about it; I just don’t know how

eternity, I lifted my head and met

my story. A long moment passed before Ronan finally

of your life story. I can’t believe your background is so complicated. You practically went from Cinderella to Snow White.

find my predicament

pity me? I’m almost thirty years old, and I just uncovered my true origins. I can’t believe I didn’t know I was an adopted child or that my birth mother would suddenly reappear in my life. I’m still struggling to

dilemma, and Ronan’s already teasing me instead of comforting me. I wouldn’t have told him anything if he was going to react

hastily explained himself, “I know you’re feeling upset right now. That’s why I was trying to lighten

my eyes in response, having decided to brush off my earlier frustration at Ronan. Instead, I deadpanned, “Why, thank you. Thank you for making fun of my situation to

to accept right now. Why don’t you think about it from another angle? You can feel thankful that you now have a birth mother to cherish you on top of your adoptive parents. That’s

shoulder encouragingly as he seriously doled

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