I called a taxi and took Lucy to the hospital. She was weak, but I held her hand tight, promising her silently that things would change. In the taxi, I couldn’t stop thinking about everything that had happened. I had trusted my family blindly, and they had betrayed me. But more than anything, I felt guilty for leaving Lucy in such a situation.
At the hospital, the doctor ran some tests and confirmed that Lucy needed immediate treatment. We discussed a plan, and I assured him that money would not be an issue. I had savings, and I was ready to use every last dollar for her health. As Lucy was taken for further tests, I sat in the waiting room, trying to process everything.
Hours later, Lucy was settled in a hospital bed. She looked exhausted but relieved. “Thank you for coming back,” she whispered, tears in her eyes. I kissed her forehead and promised, “I’ll make things right.”
I left Lucy to rest and walked outside to call a friend who was a lawyer. I needed advice about how to handle the money situation with my family. My friend assured me that we could take legal action to retrieve some of the funds, but it would be a long process. For now, the priority was Lucy’s health.
I returned to the hospital and spent every moment I could with Lucy. I told her about my life in Canada, the hard work, and how I had dreamt of coming home to her. She listened, occasionally smiling, and it felt like a piece of our life was coming back together.
The next few days were a blur of hospital visits, doctor meetings, and trying to get Lucy comfortable. I barely slept, wanting to be by her side as much as possible. During this time, I received several messages from my family. Theresa and Brianna were trying to justify their actions, insisting that they had done what they thought was best.
I ignored their messages at first, focusing my energy on Lucy. But eventually, I decided to confront them. I called them and arranged a meeting at the house the following week. I needed to understand their side, even if it was painful.
When the day came, I walked into my childhood home with a determination I hadn’t felt before. Theresa and Brianna were waiting in the living room, looking anxious. I didn’t waste time.
“I want to know why,” I said, looking at them both. “Why did you do this to Lucy?”
Theresa claimed that they had felt overwhelmed with the responsibility of my absence and that they never wanted to hurt Lucy. Brianna said she was sorry but insisted that things had spiraled out of control.
Their words didn’t satisfy me. Deep down, I knew their actions had been driven by selfishness. But arguing wouldn’t change the past. Instead, I focused on moving forward. I informed them that I was cutting off their financial support until further notice. They reacted with shock and anger, but I stood firm.
Leaving the house, I felt a mix of sadness and relief. My family might never understand the gravity of their actions, but I couldn’t let their choices ruin my life with Lucy any longer.
Back at the hospital, Lucy’s condition was improving slightly with the new treatment plan. The doctors were optimistic, and I held onto that hope tightly. As I sat by her bed, I shared the news about my confrontation with my family.
“I’ll always fight for you, Lucy,” I reassured her. “We’ll get through this together.”
She smiled weakly, gripping my hand. I knew we had a long road ahead, but having her by my side made everything worth it.
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