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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earlier this morning. We tried to reach out to her,

“thank you” to the nurse and stormed out of the hospital, his mind racing with a mixture of fear and frustration.

pressed down on him, a sense of helplessness and anger consuming him. His mother’s decision to leave the hospital against medical advice was reckless and dangerous, and he couldn’t comprehend why she would make such a

his hometown, racing towards the place that held the woman he loved most in the world. He couldn’t understand why his mother was refusing the

away.

her there, to persuade her to return to

her modest, well–kept house, he noticed that her car was parked in the driveway. A flicker of relief washed over him as he hurriedly approached the

he called out as he entered

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greeted him was deafening, and he made his way through the rooms, searching for any sign of his mother. It wasn’t until he reached the kitchen that he

the window, her thoughts a million miles away, “Mom,” Timothy said, his voice trembling

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

just fresh air, Mom.

she

his hands together, trying to find

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

eyes filled with pain. Timothy, you don’t understand. I don’t want to suffer anymore. The treatments, the

much.”

I’ll pay for whatever you need. We’ll find the best doctors, the best treatments. But you have

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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.

been strong–willed, but he had never seen 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

choosing how I want to live my final days. I don’t want to be hooked

He turned away from her, his shoulders. slumping in defeat. “I just can’t accept this, Mom. I need to do

to our favorite beach, one last time. Let me feel the sea breeze, see the waves, and listen to the seagulls. That’s all I want. You’re the last person

determination in her eyes, and he knew that she wouldn’t budge on the matter. Swallowing his sorrow, he nodded. “Alright, Mom. We’ll go to

her touch gentle and filled with love. “Thank you, Timothy. I