I did not deny his words.
He left after talking about the topic for a little longer.
After he left, I remained by Ashton’s side. It was a relief to see that his pale complexion had regained some color.
As Ashton had not regained consciousness, I could only keep him company. All of a sudden, the loud ringtone of my phone echoed insistently from my purse. I glanced down at my screen to notice that Sasha’s mother had called.
“Mrs. Brooks, what happened?” I asked her patiently after picking up the call.
Immediately, I was greeted by the anguished wails of Sasha’s mother echoing across the phone. “Mrs. Fuller, I know that it’s wrong for me to beg for your help in such a shameless manner. I should not have contacted you in the first place! However, I’m utterly cornered. I have no idea what to do anymore. Renee’s chemotherapy has just begun, and the cost of the procedure has taken away all of our savings. The poor child has been tormented in such horrible ways, and the doctor allowed us to change hospitals. Will you help us? We must have committed terrible sins in our past lives. As a result, our punishment has been delivered to this poor child. Renee is only four years old! I…” her ramblings was cut off into loud sobs of despair.
What should I do?
Although most of us would get to grow old, some were destined to face tragedy the moment they were born. It seems like a person’s life really is dependent on their fate!
I mulled over my thoughts as the sounds of her sobs filled my ears. When I did not offer a response, she must have confused my silence as a form of rejection. “Mrs. Fuller, you must think of us as greedy beasts. In the past, you’ve helped us countless times. I should not be coming to beg for your help. Thank you!” she sniffled in despair.
“Continue the treatment!” I replied dully, “I’ll transfer the money into your account. Make sure to be with the child along the journey. I believe everything will get better soon!”
That’s right; things will get better in the future!
“Mrs. Fuller, thank you so much. Thank you! I will try my best to repay your gratitude!” Mrs. Brookes exclaimed. She was overwhelmed with joy at that moment.
Without another word, I hung up the call and transferred the money. Maybe the issue with Sasha would remain unsolved forever. Yet, I could not turn a blind eye to the fate of an innocent child. Although I was uncertain about the future, I would not stand by idly whilst I had the power to help others.
The sight of Ashton on the bed made me sigh. Let’s just hope that good karma will come back to me.
Three days had passed when Ashton finally regained consciousness. When he awoke, he seemed muddled and confused. “Are you alright? Are you hurt?” Ashton asked blearily as he clutched my hand tightly.
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