Chapter 170

Jane had been by her mother Kassie’s bedside, but her mother’s condition showed no signs of improvement.

The recent disturbance caused by David and Fiona had undone all the progress from her previous treatment.

Jane watched her mother’s disoriented state and had to force herself to stay strong despite the pain in her heart.

Josh consulted with Kassie’s former attending physician and sought advice from a psychiatric specialist. They reached a unanimus conclusion: a change of environment might indeed he helpful. “Jane, a change of environment may indeed be beneficial for Auntie,” Josh told her. Tve studied many cases with symptoms similar to Auntie’s, and most of them showed varying degrees of improvement after changing their environment.”

“Since Auntie had unpleasant experiences in Cardiff, it’s best not to let her stay here anymore. A change of location or lifestyle could be beneficial for her.”

Jane let out a sigh, reminded of Dominic’s words that day.

Was she really going to Central City with him?

“Jane. Kassie opened her eyes, weakly struggling to sit up. Jane quickly went to support her and placed a c ushion behind her head.

“Mom, how do you feel?” Jane asked.

“My chest feels heavy.” Kassie whispered, “I…I don’t want to stay here anymore. I keep

remembering how David used to force me in the past…’

Jane held her hand, feeling her nose tingling and tears welling up in her eyes.

If she hadn’t been coerced by Dan, she might not have understood this feeling. But after that

experience, she could better comprehend Kassie’s current state of mind.

It was the same for her. For such a long time, she dared not step foot into the coffee shop because the moment she entered that small courtyard, she was reminded of the terrifying encounter with Dan. “Mom,” she hesitated for a moment, probing “how do you feel about moving to a different city?” “A different place?” Kassie was taken aback. “Moving to where Bailey is going to university?” “Do you want to go there?” She asked.

“II want to be with my children,” Kassie’s voice grew softer. “I don’t care where it might be, as long as I am with my children’

Jane was slightly startled and silently nodded.

both Bailey and Dominic entered

excitedly told Jane that Dominic would

need for that…” Jane hurriedly

is kindly helping me pack my things, why do you

“Besides, I’ve already packed your things.

late, then let him here!” Bailey glanced at Dominic. “He still needs to tell me

I go to university, so I can prepare in advance,

smiled lightly and nodded. This little brother-in-law was finally giving him a helping hand! “Bailey!” Jane glared

sleep

didn’t like the sound of

take hack his previous

your house!” Bailey’s eyes lit up, suddenly coming up with an idea. “What If

couldn’t get any darker! How did this guy

could say anything, Kassie suddenly laughed, “Bailey, don’t mess around. Go back

“But…”

a meaningful look and smiled, “Your sister won’t let him

whined. Kassie winked

him

about to speak, but Dominic stepped

critical moment, it’s clear that his little brother-in-law can’t be relied upon, so he had to depend

brought him back to the room, and after closing the door, she stood there silently.

took a step back, maintaining her distance from

looked a bit disappointed

in a deep

you should at least give me a

looked at him,

on the floor,” he pointed to

room was small and couldn’t accommodate a sofa. She thought he might

on the cold floor just to

again, and she clenched her two small hands

moment of silence, she turned and took out a blanket and a quilt from

still cold and hard to sleep on the

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