Chapter 434

That evening, just as Charlene was getting ready to leave work, her phone rang- it was Jasmine Henderson.

Tomorrow was Saturday. If Jasmine was calling now, she was probably hoping to make plans. But Charlene had no time to spare.

She was scheduled to visit the rehab center with Helena Ross and the others, to meet with the doctors about her mother's medication and treatment.

So, she let Jasmine's call go unanswered.

Saturday morning, when Charlene arrived at the rehab center, she immediately noticed that Sybil Ross looked even thinner than she had a few days ago. Her hair was brittle, her skin pale and drained of color.

The doctor explained, "The medications she's been taking for her mental health have put stress on her liver and kidneys. It wasn't an issue before, but now that her organs are failing, it's too dangerous for her to continue. We've stopped some of her prescriptions. She's been in pretty poor spirits lately, and with the antibiotics she's taking for her organs, her body is under tremendous strain..."

Charlene tightened her grip on her purse and nodded, signaling she understood.

Afterward, she and Vernon Ross spoke with the doctor for quite some time. It was nearly noon before they finally left the facility.

As they walked out, Charlene's phone rang again. Jasmine.

Charlene pressed her lips together and immediately declined the call.

After that, Jasmine didn't try again.

But later that afternoon, Connie Snyder-who had just returned from abroad the day before called and invited Charlene to go shopping.

to go out, especially with Helena's health having been so fragile lately.

"Don't coop yourself up, dear.

"...Alright," Charlene replied softly.

changed her clothes and headed out to

abroad with her fashion shows, hadn't had much time to catch up. They chatted for a while before Connie found out about Sybil's

long pause,

wished with all her heart she could believe

Sybil's health was deteriorating

of the family knew the odds weren't in

I'd known, I wouldn't have dragged

her head, about to reassure her, when something caught her eye. Two

Her gaze turned icy.

her line of sight-then she saw

elegant lady, dressed with taste, carrying herself with an effortless grace. Though she was nearing fifty, she

great care with his appearance. Even past fifty, he was tall

bit the loving,

to be out enjoying a relaxed day together, their good mood obvious as Henley held Maureen's hand, carrying her purse as

didn't notice Charlene or

they get to be so happy? Life really isn't fair, is

Charlene lowered her eyes.

it wasn't

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