After dealing with the paperwork, Vivian returned to the ward. She was silent for the entire time while she carried the suitcase up the car and sent Rachel and Evelyn home.
Evidently, Rachel sensed her anger. After her own fury dissipated, she realized she had gone overboard earlier. Vivian would naturally feel upset for her to be so protective of Evelyn.
"Vivian," Rachel muttered as she held Vivian's hand with a smile. "I was a little too anxious when
I saw Evelyn cry earlier, so I've said harsh words to you. Don't take it to heart."
"It's fine," was Vivian's only possible reply to how Rachel was putting her pride aside.
Patting Vivian's hand, Rachel chuckled, "Vivian, I know you're a child with a big and soft heart. You must be tired after these few days. I'll cook and make your favorite braised pork, okay?”
It had been a long time since she heard Rachel talk to her in such a gentle way, and Vivian could not get used to it; it felt odd to her. After a moment of hesitating, she nodded. "Okay."
"I'll make it right away." With a smile, Rachel entered the kitchen.
After her mother entered the kitchen, Evelyn blinked before touching the packet in her pocket. No one in the house noticed her sly grin.
"Ms. Rachel, let me help you. You've just been discharged from the hospital, so you shouldn't tire yourself out." With that, Evelyn wheeled herself into the kitchen.
"Okay, then Mom will..." Rachel abruptly stopped as she nervously looked at Evelyn. She knew
Evelyn did not like her to call herself that way.
However, it seemed like there were no changes in Evelyn's expression, so she sighed in relief. Then, with a bright smile, she announced, "Let me teach you the best way to make braised pork today."
"That's great! Thank you, Ms. Rachel.”
Hearing the merry voices from the kitchen, Vivian, who was on the living room's couch, felt her chest tighten. I'm the outsider now, aren't I?
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