Chapter 107

Mom knocked on my door, asking if I was awake yet. "CeeCee, don't you have your follow-up at the hospital today?" Last night, she asked me when I planned to go for my follow-up, and I told her that it was today. She had insisted on going with me. Instinctively, I tucked my hand behind me. If she found out that I had eight stitches, I wouldn't hear the end of it for the next few days. I smiled awkwardly. "It's okay, Mom. I'll go by myself." She scolded me, "Silly kid! I'll go with you." This wouldn't do. If she saw them changing my dressing, I would be in trouble. I quickly came up with an excuse. "I already made plans with Rene. She's coming with me later." "Rene?" I nodded repeatedly. Mom knew Rene and liked her. Hearing this, Mom returned to her room to get ready. "Alright, you two. Be careful on the way. I'm heading to my Zumba class." I sat in the living room, eating an orange and waiting for her to leave. But before she stepped out, she hesitated. "Are you sure you don't