Reading the nameplate of the hospital where Amelie's mother was treated reminded me of some news I had heard. This hospital is one of the elite, often a reference for treatment and hospitalization for officials and wealthy people who often appear on television.

"Raveline later don't be surprised, my mother is a bit fussy. If she asks a lot of questions and you feel uncomfortable, just tell me, let me do the talking," Amelie informed me.

"How fussy is your mothe compare to you, Amelie?"I asked with a small laugh. I saw her smile on her beautiful face. She must be very happy because today her mother has been allowed to go home. It makes me feel a little envious. Suddenly I remembered the figure of my biological mother,who is now somewhere out there. Ever since I ran away from my hometown, until now, I've never tried to find her. The wound she's done to my heart
is too deep.

"My mother is much more chatty than I am, Raveline" Amelie chuckled. Her voice brought me back from my slumber. I smiled when I heard the answer.

Amelien stopped stepping when her phone rang, "El, wait a minute yes, there is a call coming in."he said. "Yes, please pick up first, incidentally I also want to go to the bathroom," I replied while pointing to the direction of the bathroom. "Okay, I'll wait there," Amelie pointed to the hallway near the bathroom, and I nodded.

In less than ten minutes, I was out of the shower and looking for Amelie. I heard her voice, still talking on the phone in the corner of the hallway. Her voice sounded full of anger and emotion, making me stop stepping and hide behind the wall. Her harsh tone made me unable to hear the contents of the conversation.

"I'm not asking for money from you! The hospital has been paid for by Bastian! You don't have to worry! During this time, mother never demanded anything from you! Now, I only claim my rights as your biological child! Just this once, please meet Mother, she has suffered enough because of you! Even when Mom discharged from the hospital, Why should i get unimportant news like this! Swear God please don't expect me to call you dad again. Enjoy your honeymoon!"Amelie ended her call. I heard heavy breathing from her. I took a few steps back and pretended to call her name.

"Mel, Amelie? Where Are you?"I called her while walking slowly, waiting for her to come to me first.

"El..."Amelie appeared from behind the aisle. Her smile was visible, but it was clear that the look in her eyes still harbored anger and disappointment.

"Are you ready, El?"Amelie asked as she approached me. I smiled, "already, just finished," I answered lying.

"Well then, let's go directly to the room where my mother is being treated."Amelie grabbed my arm. I didn't ask much, just followed her steps. We walked in silence. I'm pretty sure that Amelie is thinking a lot about something. From what I can briefly conclude, it looks like Amelie's father is having wedding ceremony with another woman. I don't know the details, but from Mr. B's story when I first met and heard the contents of Amelie's conversation with her father earlier, I can conclude that Amelie's father is not a responsible husband and father. As it turned out, Amelie also keeps secrets about her family background.

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Amelie opened the door. From the sign, it was clear that the room where her mother was being treated was a VIP room.

"Mommy ..."as soon as the door to the room opened, Amelie immediately entered while calling her mother spoiled. A woman with a shady face lies half-sitting on a hospital bed. A warm smile immediately flashed on her face. "My dear Amelie ... who's that? Bastian said he'd be late."The middle-aged woman reached out her hand to greet Amelie who immediately hugged her.

"With my best friend, mother. The one I told you about, the one that helped me a lot, this is Raveline."Amelie turned to me, making her mother hurriedly greet me.

"Oh, so this is the Raveline that Amelie always tells me about?"

I walked closer to the bed to shake hands with Amelie's mother "Good afternoon Mam. Nice to meet you, I'm Raveline, Amelie college friend." I introduced myself.

"Oh, how beautiful you are!"said the woman, while brushing my hair. There was a subtle tremor in my chest as her hand touched my hair, reminding me of a mother figure. I immediately put on a friendly smile. "You praised me too much."

"That's right, Mother, Raveline is very beautiful, right?"Amelie laughed again.

"Yes, it is. But surely I did not expect that this friend of yours turned out to be much more beautiful than you told."Amelie's mom kept complimenting me, making me feel like I was flying into space!

"Don't you have a boyfriend yet, Raveline?"Amelie's mother asked suddenly, making me misbehave. Just then, the door of the inpatient room opened wide, and Sebastian walked into the room.

"Sorry I'm late, Mom."Sebastian smiled at his mother. This is the first time I've seen a warm smile on his cold face.

Sebastian walked up to his mother's bed, grabbed her hand and kissed the back of her hand. The sight amazed me. The tall towering figure looked lovingly at his mother.

"I guess you can you go home now?"Sebastian asked lovingly.

"We still waiting for the last doctor's visit."replied Amelie. "Then all of us can just go home."

"Oh, I see," Sebastian replied briefly.

"Amelie, have you two had lunch yet?"suddenly Amelie's mother saw me and Amelie. The question was immediately answered with melodrama, "Hmm, not yet mother, we don't have time to have lunch. The canteen is full."

"Oh, how could you. What if you're get sick because late for lunch? Hurry up to find lunch in the hospital cafeteria!"Amelie's mother half-glared.

"I'll buy it, Mam." I smiled to Amelie mother. "Amelie, you just stay here, I'm afraid your mother has something to take care of," I offered according to the original plan.

"Is it all right, El?"asked Amelie. I quickly nodded, "it's okay, it doesn't matter."

"Bastian ... Please accompany Raveline to the hospital cafeteria, or she will get lost," said Amelie's mother to her eldest son, Sebastian.

Without saying much, Sebastian obeyed, only briefly said to me, " Come on, I'll take you to the cafeteria."

"Raveline, I'll go with ya, just match the menu you choose," Amelie handed me a few dollar.I immediately turned it down, "Oh, no, don't, let me buy it."

"No, let me do it," Amelie insisted.

Sebastian cleared his throat, "never mind, let's be fair, I'll pay both of you!"

Amelie's mother suddenly burst out laughing, "hey you guys, why are you even arguing about paying for food anyway?"

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