Chapter 114

Calvin turned to Delilah. His voice trembled slightly as he said, "Mom, you nearly gave me a heart attack! How'd you end up in the hospital out of the blue?" The fear in his voice sounded real, like he couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to her. Seeing how much he cared, Delilah's heart swelled with warmth. She managed to smile warmly and reassuringly. "Oh, Calvin, don't fuss over me. I'm perfectly fine. See? I'm still in one piece, aren't I? It's nothing serious. I just need a few days in the hospital to recharge, and I'll bounce right back." But Calvin shook his head, his voice thick with concern. "Mom, hospital stays are a big deal. I should've been around more instead of burying myself in work. Now that you're sick, I should be here looking after you the way I should've been all along." Even as he talked, he tucked the blanket gently around Delilah with a tenderness Amelia had never gotten from him. Delilah's eyes grew misty as she listened to Calvin. Touched, she