Chapter 140. Welcome Home, Renee

RENEE

"Look who's getting out of these four bleached walls today!" Nicole squealed with delight the moment she entered the room.

She ran toward me, arms outstretched.

"I'm so happy, Renee." She sniffled. "So fucking happy."

"As am I," I said, hugging her with all my strength. "Where's Mom?" I asked.

"She's at home, er, the mansion, preparing for your arrival," Nicole said. "I suspect you're going to eat a lot today, my friend," she added, and I laughed.

"I can only imagine." I groaned and let go of her when Robert and the nurse assigned to check me out of the hospital arrived. She pushed a wheelchair into the room, signaling it was time for me to leave.

As Robert turned to greet Nicole, the nurse, a petite young lady, attended to me.

She introduced herself, asked a few questions, provided some healthcare instructions, and then it was time to fill out the discharge paperwork, which Robert quickly took charge of.

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