Lindsay tried to say something, but all she could manage was a gurgle. She also realized that her whole body was paralyzed, and the only part she could move was her hand. Realizing the severity of the situation, the doctor checked her. “This is worse than we thought. Even her tongue is paralyzed. She can’t say a word.”
Jocelyn held Lindsay’s hand. “What are you trying to say, Mom?”
Lindsay wanted to tell her what happened, but all she could do was gurgle, much to Linda’s delight. She can’t tell them anything like that. Well, she’s not dead, but this is better than nothing. Hastily, Linda kneeled before her. “No, Grandma! Why? Is there something you need to tell us? I-It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have gone to see you! I should have let you rest! I’m sorry, Grandma!”
Lindsay almost had a heart attack seeing Linda’s fake apology, but she could do nothing against it.
“Calm down, Linda. This is an accident. Nobody could see this happen.” Jocelyn calmed her down. “Look, your grandma’s crying. She’s not blaming you. I know she loves you the most.”
Linda wiped her tears away, then she wiped Lindsay’s off as well. “Take your time, Grandma. I know you’ll get better with time.”
After that, Lindsay stopped moving. There was no point for that, not after she was paralyzed. There was one thing for her to do—live. She had to live and expose Linda for the witch she was.
On the other hand, Jerry only found out about the tragedy the next morning and went to the hospital right away. He and his wife slept in different rooms, since they complained about each other too much; one of them snored too loudly, while the other couldn’t be woken up no matter what.
The sight of his wife being bedridden made him cry. “This is all my fault. I should have stayed with you.” He held her hand, sighing. We’ve been married for decades. I can’t believe it’s finally time. I never thought she’d be the one to fall first.
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