Chapter 4

Our hug lasted for a few more seconds, and after that, Lance and Mama finally arrived. They went home for a while to pack some things I needed.

This time, Mama’s already okay. I was really worried earlier because it seemed like it would be hard for her to forget about what she witnessed, but thankfully, now, she’s acting normal again.

“Mama’s already okay, right?” I wanted to make sure, so I asked Lance in a whisper as he passed by my hospital bed.

Lance simply nodded and mouthed, “Don’t worry about her. She is perfectly fine.”

After Mama had put the bags in the hospital room’s small cabinet, she immediately walked toward me and hugged me. “Are you ready for your heart transplant?” Mama rubbed my hair.

“Hmm?” I gladly nodded. I even flashed a big smile at her.

“Of course, she’s very much ready, Auntie!” Jessie also answered Mama’s question.

As Mama let go of the hug, she immediately asked why my facial reaction couldn’t be painted. Well,