Chapter 72

"Mom, what are you doing? You can't go home now. Besides, the doctor didn't say that there was no way to cure it. They're just still working out a concrete treatment plan. Just give it some time." Rachel shook her head. "I don't want to wait anymore." Her tone was unusually firm. She ignored Amelia's attempts to stop her and got out of bed to pack her things. Amelia panicked. "Mom, stop being so stubborn!" she shouted. Rachel froze. She had never seen her daughter lose her temper like this before. Her eyes reddened slightly. "Amy, I'm not being stubborn. I just can't bear to watch you waste any more money." She had already spent far too much of her daughter's money. Even though she didn't know how Amelia had gotten the money, spending it still made her feel guilty. Only did Amelia realize she had been too harsh. Guilt flooded her chest, and she threw herself into Rachel's arms. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled at you." Rachel held her and gently patted her shoulder. "I don't