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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the computer again and responded, “She discharged herself earlier this morning. We tried to reach out to her, but she’s not. answering her

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

the weight of the situation pressed down on him, a sense of helplessness and anger consuming him. His mother’s decision to

place that held the woman he loved most in the world. He couldn’t understand why his mother was refusing the treatment she so desperately needed to

away.

a blur of anxiety and uncertainty. He hoped to find her there, to persuade her to return to the hospital, but the fear of what he might discover

well–kept house, he noticed that her car was parked in the driveway.

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

there, her eyes distant and pensive, a half–empty glass of water before her. She was gazing out the window, her thoughts a million miles away, “Mom,” Timothy said, his voice trembling as he

and sorrow. “I couldn’t stand being cooped up in that place any longer. They were

than just fresh air, Mom. You have cancer, and you need treatment. You can’t just walk away

I can,” she stated, her tone

and wrung his hands together, trying to find his most

his voice hoarse. “Why are you refusing treatment? You can’t just give up like this. We can

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

much.”

placed a hand over hers. “You can’t just give up, Mom. You can’t! I’ll pay for whatever you need. We’ll find the best doctors, the best treatments. But you have

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what it does to people. I’ve watched my friends suffer through treatments, lose their dignity, and still lose

had always been strong–willed, but he had never seen her give up

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

couldn’t do anything to change her mind. He turned away from her, his shoulders. slumping in defeat. “I just can’t accept

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 I want. You’re

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, he nodded. “Alright,

and filled with love. “Thank you, Timothy. I know it’s hard for you to accept, but it’s my choice. And I