MIA'S POV
When Rodney left, it became clearer to me that I was alone, the impact of his stay with me began to dawn on me. It was hard, but he had given me enough assurances and he said he would come back the next day and see how everything was going.
He had also done his best to put mom in a better mood and of course, Aunt Maureen too, who totally adored him and said countless thanks to him for being such a caring person. Mom forced a smile when he spoke to her and then her countenance went back to what it was, fear and uncertainty, and a touch of anger in her eyes.
Two days later, dad was fine and was strong enough to be visited. I could not have been happier. Rodney called to ask how dad was faring and then he came to the hospital to see him when he learned he could come see him.
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