Chapter 715 Does Ms. Smith Have a Boyfriend?
"What's up?" Mary looked at him, confused.
Sean pressed his lips together and let go of her hand. "Mary, my mom's not doing too well. She's a bit out of it right now. If she says anything weird, don't take it personally, okay?"
Mary's brow furrowed. "Is it that bad? Have you talked to the doctor?"
Sean gave a helpless smile. "Her health's always been shaky. After everything she's been through, it's just gotten worse. The only reason she's still hanging on is because she's here."
His voice was a bit dry, and his eyes were filled with deep, unshakable sadness.
Mary felt that sadness, too.
She nodded. "I get it."
Sean tried to muster a smile. "Thanks, Mary."
Mary said, "Let's go in."
The door to the hospital room opened.
Isabella Taylor's voice came through. "Sean, is that you?"
"Yeah, it's me." Sean responded, opening the bag he was holding and taking out some of Isabella's favorite fruits.
"Mom, I got you some fruit. Have a little." Sean said.
Mary noticed how different Isabella looked compared to the last time she saw her.
Before, Isabella had been full of energy.
But now, lying in the hospital bed, she looked incredibly weak, her eyes clouded.
She said with a pained expression, "Why'd you spend money on that? I don't want any."
Sean gently coaxed her. "But I already bought it. Can't return it now."
Isabella said, "Then you eat it."
Sean chuckled. "Mom, you forgot? I don't like these."
"You..."
Isabella sighed, and under Sean's gentle persuasion, she finally sat up and ate a little.
"Mrs. Huxley." Mary greeted at the right moment.
Isabella looked at her, her eyes brightening a bit. "Are you Ms. Smith?"
Mary nodded, taking her outstretched hand. "Yes, Mrs. Huxley. You look great. I bet you'll be out of here in no time."
Isabella was delighted by her words. "Ms. Smith, I'm so happy you came. I hope it didn't interrupt your work?"
Mary shook her head. "No, I'm on vacation right now."
Isabella nodded. "I've always wanted to say, it's thanks to you that Sean found such a good job. You two are colleagues, so if you ever run into any trouble, just ask him for help. He can handle anything."
"Alright, I'll take your word for it." Mary said with a smile.
Isabella patted her hand and suddenly asked, "Do you have a boyfriend?"
Mary was taken aback.
Sean quickly interjected, "Mom, try this. Is it sweet?"
Isabella took a bite and nodded. "Sweet. Ms. Smith, would you like some?"
Mary shook her head. "No, thank you, Mrs. Huxley. You should eat more."
Isabella smiled warmly, looking closely at her. "Ms. Smith, you're so beautiful. I'm sure you'll find a boyfriend who loves and cherishes you."
Sean's expression froze, and he glanced at Isabella.
But Isabella didn't look at him. She continued, "When you do, if he ever mistreats you, just tell Sean. He's younger than you, so treat him like a little brother and boss him around."
"Sure thing."
Mary responded, then looked at Sean. "Little brother, did you hear that?"
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