ell of the hospital. He acknowledged familiar staff members with a nod before his

er to the bed where his frail mother la

brimming with affection. I was not anticipating your

de her bed. "I got off earl

hich Alex took gently. "You work too

ed her, giving her hand a gentle sq

"Oh, you know. Same old, same old. But

lity of his struggles. "It was... interesting. Fixed a

r, don't you dare try to hide things from me

l her. "Just some old classmates cam

na?" His mother's voice took on an

lly, it's

m off, her tone br

reminded me that I'm not

eyes. "Oh, Alex. I'm so sorry. I

pologize. This isn't your fault. I'm doing fine, real

ear. You are the most intelligent and driven individual I have ever

head. "Mom, you have taken care of everything for

il his mother's eyes sparkled playfully. Did you see any

nd of discomfort. "Mom

n case you haven't noticed. I hope

twenty-two

heart with warmth. It is never too soon to begin

I am concentrating on my job and looking after you. "T

good to me. But promise me you won't

m, "I promise." "At this mo

giggling about past recollections, and enjoying comfortable moments of

ther. "I will retur

g to close with tiredness. I am in love

m," and gave her a final kiss on th

ice beckoned to him. Sir, are you Mr. Carte

e doctor who cared for his mother, walk

ight?" Alex inquired, a hint of

we are facing a situation." The payment for your mother's care has lapsed. A n

face as the blood drained. "What is

he cost of your mother's treatment is high

eed?" Alex asked, his voi

e Alex's head spin. It was mor

eaded. "Please, can you check again? Or

offed. "Payment plan? For tha

Dr. Patel warned,

ain. "This is a top-tier facility. If you can't aff

ide him. "Other options? This i

Nurse Jenkins retorted. "If you can't pay

ned back to Alex, his expression softening slightly. "Mr. Cart

tration. "Please, Dr. Patel. I just need a littl

nally, he sighed. "Alright, Mr. Carter. I shouldn't do this,

you, Dr. Patel. Thank you so muc

ay, "Pathetic." Individuals of that nature should not ha

peak words he would later regret. Instead of that, he straightened his shoul

ays to generate an unattainable amount of money. If it wasn't for his mothe