"Grandma has regained consciousness, so it appears the reishi mushrooms won't be necessary after all. Unfortunately, her overall condition isn't very promising," Timothy informed Mia.
"The doctors have advised us to prepare ourselves mentally. However, I've already shared the news about Sage and Ginger with Grandma, and she was delighted," he added.
"I understand. I've already arranged for someone to purchase and book our flights for tomorrow. We'll be there to visit her," Mia assured Timothy.
As Timothy stood in the hospital corridor, a smile graced his lips upon hearing Mia's response. "Thanks, Mia. I truly appreciate it."
He understood well that the Lane family might not readily consent to Mia bringing Sage and Ginger back to Bern City.
"Throughout the years, Grandma Laura has been incredibly kind to me, and she always wished for me to have children.
"Given my past deception toward her, it's only right that I bring Sage and Ginger to visit her. Perhaps their presence could uplift Grandma Laura's spirits. After all, such matters can be unpredictable."
As Timothy absorbed Mia's words over the phone, a part of his heart softened instantly.
His voice faltered as he said, "Alright, I'll arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport tomorrow."
Once the call ended, Mia found herself sitting alone by the window, deep in thought for what seemed like an eternity.
She hadn't anticipated her return to Bern City would be spurred by Laura's awakening.
Despite everything, the possibility of Laura regaining consciousness this time felt like a brief ray of hope, perhaps even a final surge of vitality.
Mia found it unfathomable to imagine that the person who had provided her with nurturing care during her vulnerable orphaned years would suddenly leave this world.
The thought of it was simply too agonizing for her to grasp.
The next day, Mia wasted no time and headed straight to the airport with Sage and Ginger.
With the doctors' warnings about Laura's unstable condition ringing in her ears, she believed it was prudent to return with Sage and Ginger sooner rather than later.
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