Chapter 82

The afternoon sunlight poured weakly through the hospital ward's window, bathing the room in a soft glow. Olivia had been moved to a private ward after the emergency, and finally, the machines around her had stopped making loud, alarming sounds. "Mum… just one more spoon," Lily said gently, holding a bowl of warm porridge in her hand. She carefully lifted the spoon, blowing on it softly before bringing it to Olivia's lips. Olivia frowned slightly. "I'm full, Lily. Enough." But Lily shook her head stubbornly. "No, Mum, please… you need strength. Just this one spoon." Olivia sighed. She could never win when Lily insisted like this. "Alright, alright," she said, opening her mouth reluctantly. She swallowed the spoonful of porridge, and Lily finally set the bowl aside, satisfied. "Thank you," Olivia said, a small, tired smile tugging at her lips. Lily smiled back warmly. "You're welcome, Mum." But Olivia wasn't done. "What about you? Have you eaten anything?" she asked, narrowing her eyes