Chapter 143
This time, she even had her driver take me home and, as a bonus, gave me two boxes of gifts.
I glanced at the gifts and smiled. They were cakes. I thought. Typical–people try to express goodwill and affection in such a distant, condescending way! I didn’t say anything, just took the cakes home to share with my family
Of course, the cakes Neva sent weren’t your average kind. They tasted great, and my family loved them.
A week before the holiday, I hired a moving company.
The house Id rented was just a temporary place with very little stuff, so the move only took two days. After settling into the new home, Juno’s mood brightened a lot.
When he saw his new bed and desk, his face lit up with excitement, and the sparkle in his eyes returned. Finally, I felt like I could breathe a line
Once we finished moving. I spent the next few days with Clara and Martha preparing for the
Before the new year, I also took Martha and Juno to the hospital for check–ups.
e new year.
I didn’t go empty–handed. I brought two large boxes of gifts and went to Jeremy’s office, but his colleagues told me he was in surgery and didn’t know when he’d be back. I left the gifts on his desk and left.
Back home. Jeremy called me.
“Hello, Dr Norman. Have you finished your surgery?” I greeted him politely.
“Yeah, the beverage you sent came just in time.”
I could hear him unwrapping the items, then opening one and drinking it. He laughed. “Not bad. Did you pick these out!”
“Yes, I had a friend who could get them from abroad. I’m glad you like them”
“Are you trying to butter me up!” His voice had this subtle teasing edge to it, making my ears burn with embarrassment.
I forced myself to stay calm. “Im just showing my appreciation. Next year, I might need to ask you for more help with Manha. Thank you”
“How boring” He snorted. “If it’s within my ability, I’ll do what I can. Don’t worry. You don’t need to send me gifts. You think I can’t afford them?”
I was speechless. The conversation fell flat..
I quickly replied. “Of course not. Em just trying to express my gratitude. I didn’t mean to insult you, Dr. Norman. You’ve misunderstood
“Your gratitude? What gratitude?” He zeroed in on the key point
I emphasized, “It’s gratitude”
There was a long pause, then he snapped. “To hell with your gratitude. Don’t bother me next time.” And then he hung up.
to expect. The best approach was clearly to keep any distance,
I was left speechless. His moods were so unpredictable, I never knew what to exp
After the move, everything in the house felt fresh and new. The whole family had a sense of renewal as we prepared to celebrate the new year.
For our dinner, it was just the four of us. Though it was a small gathering, it was still lively and wat
Juno absolutely loved his new room. As long as it wasn’t time to sleep, he spent all day in there. Whether it was reading picture books, drawing, or building with blocks, he was completely absorbed.
I’d prepared gifts for everyone, and the smiles on everyone’s faces made it all worthwhile.
Outside, the sound of fireworks echoed, making everything feel bright and festive.
I used to find the noise annoying, but at this moment, I suddenly felt like I wasn’t alone. In this vast country, so many people were celebrating this holiday alongside me.
I
After a few drinks, I felt pleasantly tipsy, Just as I was starting to drift off to sleep, I received a call from the hospital.
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“Are you Dexters emergency contact! You need to come to Colin Hospital right away. Dexter’s been injured and is in critical condition!“
