The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 184

TIMOTHY POV

Timothy’s footsteps echoed in the sterile hospital corridor as he made his way to the front desk. He had been gripped by an overwhelming sense of urgency, a gnawing worry that had been festering ever since he received the call about his mother’s condition. He had to see her, to ensure that she was receiving the best care possible.

“Excuse me,” he said to the nurse behind the desk, his voice edged with concern. “I’m here to see my mother, Abigail Lawrence. Can you tell me which room she’s in?”

The nurse glanced up from her paperwork, her expression inscrutable. She tapped away at the computer, and Timothy anxiously tapped his fingers.

on the counter.

“I’m sorry, sir, but it seems that your mother has discharged herself,” she said, her tone even.

Timothy’s heart plummeted, and anger flared within him. “Discharged herself? Why would she do that? She’s been diagnosed with cancer, and she

needs treatment”

The nurse offered a sympathetic look, though her tone remained unchanged. “I understand your concern, but your mother left before we could discuss further treatment options with her. It was against medical advice.”

Timothy couldn’t fathom the reason behind his mother’s rash decision. It was unlike her to take matters

into her own hands, especially when her

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health was at stake. The worry gnawed at him, and he clenched his fists in frustration.

“Can you tell me when she left?” he asked, his voice strained.

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this morning. We tried to reach out to her, but she’s not. answering

anger any longer. He muttered a terse “thank you” to the nurse and stormed out of the hospital, his mind racing with a

him. His mother’s decision to leave the hospital against medical advice was reckless and dangerous, and he couldn’t comprehend why she

the familiar streets of his hometown, racing towards the place that held the woman he loved most in the world. He couldn’t understand

away.

anxiety and uncertainty. He hoped to find her there, to persuade her to return to the hospital, but the fear

in the driveway. A flicker of relief washed

out as he

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for any sign of his mother. It wasn’t until he reached the

her. She was gazing out the window, her thoughts a million miles away,

turned to look at him, her expression a mix of defiance and sorrow. “I couldn’t stand being cooped up in that place any longer. They were talking about treatments and surgeries, but

raised his voice in anger. “This is about more than just fresh air, Mom. You have cancer, and you

can,” she

the seat beside her and wrung his hands together, trying to find his most

You can’t just give up like this. We can fight this

you don’t understand. I don’t want to suffer anymore. The treatments,

much.”

best doctors, the best treatments. But you have to fight this, for yourself, for me, for all of us who love you. You can’t just throw in the

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filled with tears as she gently pushed Timothy’s hands away. “I appreciate you sweetheart, but you have to understand, I can’t do this anymore. I’ve seen what it does to people. I’ve watched my friends suffer through treatments, lose their dignity, and still lose the battle in the end. I

her give up like this. “You can’t just give up, Mom. I can’t lose you. I won’t let this disease take you

tightly. I’ve thought about this long and hard, Timothy. It’s not giving up; it’s choosing how I want to live my final days. I don’t want to be hooked up to machines, to be confined to a hospital

like he was failing her, like he couldn’t do anything to change her mind. He turned away from her, his shoulders. slumping in defeat. “I just

a smile. “There is something you can do, Timothy. Take me to our favorite beach, one last time. Let me feel the sea breeze, see the waves, and listen to the seagulls. That’s all

back to face his mother, his eyes filled with tears. He could see the determination in her eyes, and he knew that she wouldn’t budge on the matter. Swallowing his sorrow,

filled with love. “Thank you, Timothy.