A Touch of Sweetness
Chapter 357

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 357

Rachel woke up the next morning.

“Mom, you finally woke up.” Vivian was happy and worried at the same time. “How are you feeling?Does the wound still hurt?”

“I'm fine. Sorry for causing you so much worry.” The feeble Rachel sounded very breathy.

She felt bad at the sight of Vivian's concerned face and struggled with all her might to pat her hand.I've never contributed much to her life but keep on troubling her and making her feel so unsettledto the extent of sacrificing her blissful marriage.

Actually, Rachel could see through Vivian. Although Vivian did not mention Finnick, she alwaysbrushed the topic off whenever Rachel brought it up. The way she changed the subject immediatelygave her away. Rachel suspected she had fought with Finnick.

As she thought about the reason behind Vivian and Finnick’s marriage, Rachel felt that she hadowed her daughter too much.

Vivian stayed back at the hospital to take care of her mother for the next couple of days.

Rachel realized that Vivian was not being herself ever since she regained consciousness after thesurgery. Whenever Rachel inquired, Vivian would answer that nothing was bothering her. It madeRachel even more ill at ease.

When Benedict came to the ward for a visit, he noticed that Rachel would take a peek at him fromtime to time. Her eyes conveyed grief and sadness. She looked as if she wanted to say somethingbut faltered each time she opened her mouth.

Bemused by her expressions, he took the initiative to test waters. “Ms. Rachel, you... have somethingyou want to tell me?”

Faced with the unexpected question, Rachel kept quiet. She took a glance at Vivian, doubting herdecision to speak.

Vivian sensed Rachel's strange gaze. What's wrong with Mom? Does she want to say something toBenedict but felt awkward because I'm around?

After much contemplation and struggle, Rachel got it out of her chest. “Eve... Evelyn's deathanniversary is approaching, right?”

Benedict lowered his eyes. “Yes, it's the day after tomorrow.”

There was nothing on his face but misery.

“I'd like to visit her. May 1?” Rachel asked carefully in a very meek tone.

Vivian was stunned. Why does Mom remember Evelyn's death anniversary? Oh right, she’s served asa helper at the Morrisons. Perhaps she used to take care of Evelyn.

Benedict was moved when he heard Rachel's request. “Of course, you may, Ms. Rachel. Evelyn wouldbe delighted if she knew you wanted to visit her.”

It seems like there's another person in the world who misses Evelyn besides myself.

Then, he recalled she had just undergone a surgery. “Ms. Rachel, can your body cope consideringyou're still recuperating from the operation? Don't strain yourself.”

“No problem, I can make it." Rachel replied instantly in fear that Benedict would reject her wishCough... cough... cough.

She spoke too fast and choked herself, which triggered a series of coughs. Vivian quickly patted herback to soothe her.

Seeing that her coughs persisted, Vivian advised, “Mom, you haven't fully recovered. Shall we cancelthe plan? In case...”

Rachel interrupted her before she could finish her sentence, “I'm really fine! Hack... hack... hack...”Her throat was irritated and her cough turned severe.

Vivian dared not say anything further, with the hopes that her mother would stop coughing and notaffect her wound.

Vivian's heart wrenched after seeing how Rachel was so eager to attend Evelyn's death anniversaryalbeit her current health condition. That explains why Mom has been dazing off so much lately.Mom didn't visit me when I was hospitalized after being kidnapped by Ashley, even though I did Itell her not to trouble herself. Vivian was rather jealous and felt a surge of emotional imbalance thather mother was more concerned for Evelyn.

If anyone who has just taken care of Evelyn would like the girl so much, one can imagine what apleasant girl she was.

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