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.

monent, both Bailey and Dominic entered

would help him

need for that…” Jane hurriedly declined,

kindly helping me pack my things,

gaze. “Besides, I’ve

glanced at

to university, so I can

was finally giving him a helping hand! “Bailey!” Jane glared at him. “This place is

sleep on

like the sound

would take hack

it’s just like the last time I was at your house!” Bailey’s eyes lit up, suddenly coming up with an idea. “What If he sleep in

How did this guy

don’t mess around. Go back to

“But…”

leaving! Kassie gave jane a meaningful look and smiled, “Your sister won’t

Jane whined. Kassie winked

Take him

to speak, but Dominic stepped

his little brother-in-law can’t be relied upon, so he

closing the door,

step back,

bit disappointed

you,” he said in a deep voice, “I won’t do anything that makes you

give me a cu shion and

looked at

on the floor,” he

accommodate a sofa. She thought he might suggest leaving

late, but he preferred to sleep on the

again, and she clenched her two small hands

of silence, she turned and took out a blanket and

it was still cold

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