Chapter 348

“I have two sons. Whichever one of them leads a happy life, I’ll be happy too. So Lulu, don’t ever feel that you must do something. As for Felix, your Uncle Austin and I will handle him.”

Aunt Mel’s words warmed me and moved me to tears. Spring had arrived after this harsh winter. Mom looked at Aunt Mel in disbelief and quickly grabbed her hands.

For the first time in a few months, the two who had grown up together hugged each other again.

Thanks to Aunt Mel’s encouragement, Colin and I saw hope in the predicament once more.

“Thank you so much, Melinda.” Mom and Melinda cried together.

It seemed like tears were the only thing capable of conveying our emotions here.

Colin kissed the back of my hand and said gratefully, “Thank you, Mom. And sorry.”

Just then, the loud noise startled everyone.

Uncle Austin was pushing the chairbound Felix, and they were by the entrance.

a big, red apple. It rolled on

seemed to have used up every ounce of his strength to throw that apple. He reclined on the wheelchair weakly. His eyes were abyssal. And his face, sharper due to weight

“Felix…”

“Felix…”

because we did not know what to say. Seven of

scream was the first to break the silence. Felix had

quickly regained consciousness. However, he refused to communicate

again, the reticent Felix who blocked everyone out returned.

He’d need familial support to make him speak up again.

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is the worst–case scenario?” Colin asked the therapist,

a few months because they’re willing to work with me. Some decide to dwell on

extreme cases, patients might engage in self–harm.”

Mel

jumping from the ninth floor. But of course, this is a special case. Most patients will eventually make

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