“Thanks,” I sighed, and he took a deep breath.
“The nerve of the woman, your mother, is still alive and breathing; she had a medical emergency, and she will recover… and instead of being polite and supportive, she dared speak about company shares and inheritances…” Sal was pissed on my behalf. I, on the other hand, felt numb… After how she groomed me and tossed me aside, I didn't expect any decorum from her.
“Let's not get wrapped around all that,” I said, and he took a deep breath and nodded. He knew I wanted some peace and a change of subject.
We arrived at the hospital's office, and Sal casually took a black card. “Charge there whatever the patient needs,” he instructed, and the hospital employee's eyes glowed.
“Let's go see your mother,” Sal said, and I walked beside him. Someh
