Luna paused, feeling somewhat awkward. "I was just concerned about you being alone in the hospital without anyone to take care of you.
"Since you didn't want me to come, I thought maybe you would prefer Aunt Sharon's help. I only wanted to ensure your well-being."
"I've mentioned this before. Your concern should only be for Asher, not me. Please don't waste your energy on me," Timothy reiterated firmly.
Luna felt embarrassed by Timothy's straightforward response. "Tim, you've misunderstood. I simply didn't want you to be alone without someone looking after you."
"If you hadn't brought up these things to my mom, she wouldn't have come to the hospital and gotten injured in the first place," Timothy snapped at her.
"But Aunt Sharon got hurt because of Ms. Monalize," Luna blurted out.
Feeling a pang of guilt, she struggled to elaborate further. "I... I just happened to witness it by chance, that's how I knew."
"Then tell me, why did my mom come to the hospital and not search for me, but instead went downstairs to find someone else? What exactly did you say to her?" Timothy retorted coldly, seeing through Luna's scheme in an instant.
Just then, the doctor emerged from the emergency room. "Where are the patient's family members?"
Timothy stepped forward. "How is my mom's condition?"
"The patient fainted due to emotional distress, putting her at risk of a stroke. Fortunately, she was brought in just in time. It's important to avoid upsetting her to prevent another episode," the doctor explained.
Timothy's expression hardened. "I understand."
Shortly after, the unconscious Sharon was wheeled out, with Timothy accompanying her to the hospital room.
It didn't take long for Sharon to regain consciousness. Spotting Timothy by her side, she exclaimed excitedly, "Tim!"
"I'm here, Mom."
As he approached Sharon, Timothy gently took her hand, offering comfort. "The doctor said you're okay, but you need to rest."
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