Chapter 358 I'll Rub It for You

I bit my lip, my hand instinctively going to my hot cheek. It was not very painful, but it sure did not feel good. My angst suddenly seemed kind of silly now. I looked at her, took a deep breath, and let it out slowly, "Do you even see me as your daughter anymore? You've been camped out at the hospital all week. Did you even pay attention to your own daughter? Did you see me fall and come home limping? Or did you only see a daughter who always defies you, leaving without your blessing, not listening to a word you say?" Mom's face said it all—she was floored. Her mouth hung open as she finally seemed to really see me, maybe for the first time in days. My heart was pounding as I lugged my suitcase out to the front yard. Idris's car was waiting just outside, and he was heading my way when he caught sight of my ghostly expression. His eyebrows pinched together in concern. "What's up?" "It's nothing!" I grumbled, my rear end throbbing. He grabbed my bag, and I awkwardly climbed into the