I finally understand what Linda means when she tells me to be prepared.
They must think it will be a heavy blow to me if Frances never wakes up.
Actually, it's not true.
As long as he's alive, nothing really matters.
Besides, the doctor has said maybe he'll wake up tomorrow.
There are so many cases online where people are brought back to life from the vegetative state by
their loved ones. I believe I can do that as well.
Perhaps it won't be long before Frances wakes up and holds my hand again.
As long as there is a chance, I will wait.
I'll wait for a day or two, a year or two, or even a dozen of years.
I'm satisfied as long as I can stay by his side.
"I see. Can I visit him every day?"
The doctor nods.
He looks a little surprised.
He must be wondering why I'm taking it so easily.
But a doctor has seen too many strange things. He soon recovers from the startled look.
"I can let you take the place of the nurse for the time being. But you won't have to stay here for too
long. He will be brought to his hometown in half a month and you won't have to sneak around like this."
I nod, feeling more satisfied.
His return means a family reunion.
Isn't that perfect?
About ten minutes later, I walk out with the doctor.
The thought that I can always visit him makes me feel better.
After I get out, Linda takes me home.
When I arrive home, Mindy is frantic.
She rushes over and punches me on the forehead the minute she sees me.
"Jane, where the hell have you been? You told me you had to work overtime and couldn't come home
for two days but it turns out you are drawing yourself to the flame! Did Frances drug you or something?
How can you sacrifice so much for him? How can you try to take down the international drug dealers all
by yourself?! You're a married woman. Just stay at home and take care of the kids!"
I smile. Mindy's scolding is warm and sweet.
This girl is too worried about me.
I put my arm around her, turn down the corners of my mouth and say, "Who says married women can
only take care of their kids at home? Look at you, aren't you also wandering around?"
Mindy glares at me and continues in a serious tone, "Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how
terrible Mike and Hilda can be? You've been through hell! I don't care what's going on between Frances
and Hilda. You can't let anything bad happen to you! You're my best friend. You just can't!"
I know Mindy has misunderstood Frances.
And it is time I tell her the truth.
I pull her to the sofa by the arm and say softly to her, "Listen to me. It's not what you think."
I have told Mindy everything that happens between Frances and Hilda.
It isn't until now that she finally understands it.
Frances has never betrayed me.
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