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Chapter 6

Aller checking on Gins, Wilbur reassured everyone, “It’s not a big deal. Just use an ice pack and he’ll be fine. Since Gino is taking medication for his nasal condition, I won’t prescribe any medication now.

Wilbur frowned when he noticed Mildred holding a hot pack. “Don’t use a hot compress right after a bump. It can make the swelling worse by increasing blood flow.

“Start with a cold compress immediately after the injury, and after 24 hours, you can switch to a hot compress and gently massage the area to reduce swelling and bruising.

“But remember, you must wait at least 24 hours before using a hot cumpress.”

Mildred felt embarrassed and shot Hera a nasty look. She couldn’t believe Hera, someone from the countryside, knew about medical care. Mildred chalked it up to luck.

She shoved the hot pack into Judy’s hand and commanded, “Why are you still standing there? Go get some ice.”

Mildred’s demeanor suggested she wasn’t the least bit embarrassed.

Meanwhile, Gino glared at Hera with teary eyes. His resentful gaze seemed to hold her responsible for everything despite her efforts to help him earlier.

Hera remained silent..

pack on Gino’s forehead. She whispered, “Hera, how did you know Gino nerded a cold compress

Toften ran into things. Whenever that happened, Grandma Catherine would

eyelashes were notably thick and long. Even though she spoke softly, her words were audible to everyone in the

to realize she couldn’t afford professional healthcare and relied

what you’ve been through, Hera,” Lilith said as

with affording doctors and resorting to home remedies when

Hera stayed quiet.

pushed your own brother just

didn’t push him,”

be in this situation if it weren’t for you pushing him. Do you think I’m foolish, or do you think Gino is?”

not to engage in an

defended Hera, saying, “Mom, Hera didn’t push Gine. It was an accident. He tripped and hit the foot

with a stem gaze. “Now you’re taking sides because Hera is your biological daughter. Isn’t Gino your

brows. “Mom, let’s

sharply. “What really happened is Gino got hurt but Hera didn’t! Could she handle the responsibility

that room w

study now? change it back immediately! “Gino is about to enter first grade. He’s just as bright as Gideon and could easily make it into the top

with a note of pride

college at 20 and ventured abroad to kick–start his

high regard. Although not a member of the Everett family, Mildred had watched Giselle grow up since she was

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