Chapter 842

It was more accurate to say that the door to the ward was slammed open instead of just being opened. "Bruce is sick?" A stately woman burst in, her voice laced with fury. "Why hasn't anyone told me about this? "If I hadn't heard the receptionist mention it while I was at the office, I wouldn't even know he's been sick for three days! And now he's in the hospital! How dare all of you keep this from me? I'm his mother!" That voice was all too familiar. I didn't need to turn around to know who had come in—it was Kate, Bruce's mother. Cindy recognized Kate's voice as well. Her expression shifted rapidly from anger to a sweet smile. Of course, her smile wasn't directed at me but aimed at Kate. "Calm down, Mrs. Harold. We didn't tell you because we didn't want you to worry. It wasn't our intention to keep it from you." Cindy finally let go of my wrist and moved to take Kate's arm. "Please don't be upset. Have a seat and rest for a moment. I'll get you a glass of water." "I didn't kno