Chapter 51

Alanna’s surgery went well, and in four days, she was at home under the care of Matheus and Brienne. In a month’s time, a new test would be carried out to see if there were any traces of the cancer, and then she would go on to chemotherapy.

Alanna was sleeping soundly in her room when she heard Vanessa’s screams coming from downstairs.

“How come nobody told me?!”

Matheus’s voice was low, and Alanna didn’t understand the answer.

“I have my problems, but I would never let Lanna go through this alone!!! Have you gone mad?!”

Steady footsteps climbed the stairs, the door opened, and a hurricane rushed through the door, jumping onto the bed and hugging her tightly. Alanna gave a weak, tired smile.

“Don’t ever hide anything from me again, you hear?”

“I didn’t mean it! You’re full of problems.”

“Yes, now I feel selfish.”

“You’re not! Don’t fight with Matheus, he’s much more upset than I am.”

“I realize that, but I’m still angry, yo