Pam took out a few reports that did <b>not </b><b>highlight </b>any issues and <b>gave </b>them to Den. “Look, my dear. Why would I lie to you?”
Den went through the report to make sure everything was fine. Only then did he <b>rx </b>a little, saying, “Mom, I’ll stay at home with you these two days. You still need to take good care of yourself even if it’s just low blood sugar. ”
Nodding, Pam said, “Okay Where’s Halley, by the way?”
Den whipped out a bag and ced Pam’s things in it. Without lifting his head, he answered inly, “She went home. We’re just friends, Mom.”
“I know many girls liked you back then. Your sister even <b>saw </b>a girl putting a letter and choctes in your bag. Her name was Jennifer Barron, wasn’t it?”
Lifting his head, Den <b>said</b>, “Don’t bring that up. Hailey’s nothing like them<b>.</b>”
Pam smiled, saying. “So you see Hailey differentlypared to the other girls, huh?”
Speechless, Den continued packing
“Den, you’re not young anymore. Don’t miss the opportunity if you’ve found someone you like. Hailey’s nice girl,” advised Pam
At the same time, Den was done with packing. He swung the bag over his shoulder, lent Pam his arm, <b>and </b>walked her out of the hospital. While walking along the corridor, Den said softly, “<b>I’ve </b>never thought about such things. I can’t promise her a good future anyway.”
Pam fell silent. She knew Hailey came from a good <b>family</b>. That was why she made it clear to Nicole in case thetter’sments ruined Hailey’s reputation. Pam’s thoughtfulness for Hailey purely stemmed from her liking, for thetter.
“Mom, I only want to solve Dad’s problem now. One day, I’ll prove his innocence, I will tell everyone that my father wasn’t a drug dealer but an undercover cop.”
Tears filled Pam’s eyes as she held Den’s hand. “This is not your burden to bear, Den<b>.</b>” It was going to be a rough journey for Den.
She continued, “I always wonder if your father was still alive, he wouldn’t want you to take this path. He’d want you to <b>live </b><b>a </b>normal life–date the girl you like, get married, have children, and live a blissful life.”
Den helped Pam through the crowd in the corridor. “Mom, I know what kind of life I <b>want</b>. That life doesn’t suit me. I don’t have anyone I fancy, nor does any girl like me ”
Celine had been waiting for Hailey to return. When she saw thetter returning in a rush, Celine went forward.
“You’re finally home. I thought you won’t being home after seeing <b>Den</b><b>.</b><b>” </b>
Hailey blushed. “Don’t <b>tease </b>me, Celine. Let’s go to my–the Lambert residence now.”
On the way to the Lambert residence, Hailey recounted the incident to Celine, “Mrs. Zamora’s cancer cells have spread to her heart and brain.
“She only has two months left, but Den doesn’t know about this yet. Ever since his father left, he had been living with his mother and sister.
“I could tell his mother is his pir. I can’t imagine what would happen if Mrs. Zamora died. Den might break down.”
Celine found Pam’s situation a pity. Once the cancer cells started spreading, there would be no hope left. However, Celine could help Pam die a less painful death.
Looking at Hailey, Celine sald, “No one <b>can </b>escape death.“.
Nodding, Hailey said, “It’s a good thing that I got Den’s number. That way, I can contact him if anything happens.”
Celine was astonished. “That’s <b>impressive</b>, Hailey. I can’t believe you even managed to get his number.”
“Celine, I… did it with Den already,” whispered Hailey.