The Day Silence Spoke novel Chapter 330

He said a dog had given birth today to a litter of huskies. He even sent a picture. Latisha counted five or six puppies.

The next message from Mortimer came in: [Where are you? Why aren't you replying? Pick one, I'll give it to you.]

Latisha was in the middle of writing in her notebook, documenting how Clifford was kicking her out with nothing, not even the clothes on her back.

She put down her pen and typed a reply to Mortimer.

[I'm at the hospital, on an IV drip.]

Mortimer: [What? What happened? Why are you in the hospital? Did you catch a cold?]

Latisha: [Yes.]

Mortimer: [Are you alone?]

Latisha: [Yes.]

Mortimer: [Which hospital?]

She sent him the address. Mortimer didn’t reply after that. But half an hour later, he appeared at the entrance of the infusion center, breathless, and sat down next to her.

“Glad I made it. Are you okay?”

Latisha shook her head.

“Where’s your brother?” Mortimer asked. “Why isn’t he with you?”

The word ‘brother’ stung. After three years of marriage, on the verge of divorce, she was still just Clifford’s sister in everyone else's eyes. She forced a small smile, not wanting to talk about it.

She signed, *Can I borrow some money?*

Mortimer stared at her, stunned. He never thought Latisha would ask him for money. He stammered, “Are you serious? You’re short on cash?”

Latisha nodded, explaining that she was, in fact, short on cash—specifically, money to buy clothes.

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