In the evening, Maisie found herself at the hospital with Cindy. She prepared a plate of sliced apples for Cindy, but the latter didn't even glance at it.

"Mom." Maisie spoke, the atmosphere tense. Summoning courage, she continued. "You haven't had dinner. Have some fruit first. If you want anything else, I can get it for you..."

Cindy glanced at her and turned her head away.

"The doctor emphasized the need for proper nutrition during treatment. If you don't eat or drink, no one can help you. Mom—"

"I'd rather die than live like this!" Cindy exclaimed.

After a moment of silence, Maisie lowered her gaze and said, "What do you want from me? I've tried my best for you!"

"Make Daniel get your brother out, and I'll forgive you!"

"Mom!"

suddenly sat up, glaring at her. "If you don't go, I won't

it's

at her, fighting back

a famous writer now!" Cindy sneered. "If news spreads about a shameful incident where your mother dies because of you,

chill creeping up

any familial love or warmth. Her mother had given most of her maternal affection

her mother disliked her, believing it was her fault. She would try her best to be

to earn her mother's

sent her to Daniel as company for the sake of her brother's treatment, she hadn't

it

mothers in this world who didn't love their own

steadied herself. "Mom, you can't be unreasonable. Owen got involved in something he shouldn't have and needs to go to rehab! He needs to face the

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