Chapter 68

Several days later… My mother had finally been discharged from the hospital. Her condition was stable, and she was recovering quickly. Today, I felt genuinely happy. Everything in my life was finally falling into place—I had a steady job, my mother's health was improving day by day, and with Lucian by my side, life felt calm and steady. We arrived home. My mother leaned on my arm as we entered. I guided her to the living room, where she sank into the familiar embrace of the sofa with a contented sigh. "It's good to be home," she murmured, her eyes fluttering shut as she settled in. "I missed this—the familiar walls, the quiet hum of the house, the scent of something sweet in the air." She took a deep breath, a peaceful smile curling on her lips. "At the hospital, everything smelled of antiseptic. I feel human again, just sitting here." I placed her bag aside and turned to her with a smile. "You are healing fast. Just keep taking your medication and eating well. You'll be back on your f