“Anyone who talks down to you talks down to all of us. And believe me, none of us will sit quiet about it.”
I swallowed back the lump in my throat.
“Cheer up, okay? We’ve got an interview to crush. And don’t forget, if you ever need anything–I mean anything–don’t hesitate to tell me or one of your brothers. That’s what family is for.”
I nodded, smiling through the warmth in my chest. She started the car, and we drove off.
By the time we pulled up at Lakeview Private Hospital, my heart was beating a little faster. Not from nerves, but from hope. Hope that maybe I could really start again.
Just as I was about to open the door, a notification buzzed on my phone. I pulled it out and saw it–a reminder from my calendar.
“Visit Mom at New Horizon Clinic.”
My chest tightened.
Tracy saw the look on my face immediately. “Are you okay? If you’re not ready, we can turn back. It’s just an interview.”
“No, I am ready,” I said quickly, shaking my head. “But… I got a reminder. I need to visit my mother. She’s been sick for a long time. I usually check on her every few days.”
Tracy blinked. “Your mom?”
“Yes,” I said calmly as I turned to face her. “While I was at the orphanage, I was adopted by a couple. They had been expecting a child, but due to some health issues, the woman couldn’t conceive, and they wanted a child. So they moved me in, and they have been nice to me since then. But a few years ago, my adoptive father died, and after his death, Mom hasn’t been feeling well. She has lung failure and has been on life support at a private nursing home. My husband has been helping to settle the bills since then,” I said as tears threatened to drop from my eyes. Tracy pulled me in and hugged me.
“I’m sorry you really had to pass through all this by yourself. You don’t really need to worry now–you have all of us, and I
promise we’ve got your back,” she said as she released me from the hug.
“You don’t really have to carry such a burden by yourself now,” she added.
“I’m really grateful, Tracy,” I said as I reached for my handkerchief to wipe my watery eyes.
“You don’t have to thank me, Janet. We are family now. I’ll pass the message to your brothers. I know they will support you
in all ways they can. And I’m here for you too. Now let’s go and get that interview.”
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