Chapter 379

Cole sat down beside the hospital bed and gently held Karen's hand. "Mom, I'm sorry I came late. How are you feeling? Any better now?" Karen gave him a faint smile. "I'm fine. Brook was overreacting and insisted on admitting me to the hospital." Cole sighed. "You always say you're fine, Mom. But since you're already here, you should stay put and follow the doctor's instructions. Please take care of yourself and stop making us worry." As he spoke, he reached for the large bags Jessica was carrying and pulled her closer. "Mom, these are supplements Jess bought for you. She was worried when she heard you were in the hospital and kept saying she wanted to visit." Worried? Karen scoffed internally, "More like she wanted to see if I was dead yet." After their last tense encounter, Karen had resolved to be more cautious. Losing her temper impulsively wouldn't help her this time. Keeping her composure, she turned to Jessica, nodded, and said, "That's thoughtful of you." Jessica's ey