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 her

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 convince her to return for the

anger consuming him. His mother’s decision to leave the hospital against medical advice was reckless

through 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.

her there, to

arrived at 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

called out as he entered

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

glass of water before her. She was gazing out the window, her thoughts a million miles away, “Mom,” Timothy said, his voice

a mix of defiance and sorrow. “I couldn’t stand being cooped up in that place any longer. They were talking

than just fresh air, Mom. You have cancer, and you need treatment. You

she

the seat beside her and wrung his

You can’t just

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

much.”

you need. We’ll find the 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 towel like

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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

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

how I want to live my final

a loss. He felt like he was failing her, like he couldn’t do anything to change her mind. He turned away from her, his shoulders. slumping in

a moment, then offered 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 I want. You’re the last person I want to see before I

with tears. He could see the determination in her eyes, and

with love. “Thank you, Timothy. I know it’s hard