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Chapter 751

Chapter 751:

Elsewhere, Kallie jolted awake, heart pounding, from yet another terrifying nightmare. Sweat soaked her sheets, and a feverish heat pulsed through her body. It had been a while since Elma had returned home from her hospital stay.

Elma still resisted calling Kallie “mom,” but Kallie didn’t want to force her. Thankfully, the three children were getting along famously. Elma was slowly but surely finding her place within the family.

However, Elma still required regular hospital visits for injections and medication. The sheer amount of medication the young girl had to endure was heartbreaking. Her face contorted with dislike whenever it was time for medicine.

But they had no other options. The doctor had been adamant. This was the only way to restore Elma to full health. Above all else, no further accident was allowed to happen to her. Her well-being was paramount.

A throbbing headache pounded in Kallie’s head. She reached for the glass of water on the nightstand. Yet, a wave of dizziness washed over her, and the glass tumbled from her grasp, shattering on the floor.

Alarmed by the commotion, Sophie rushed into the room. Kallie’s flushed face instantly told her something was wrong. Sophie hurried to Kallie’s side, placing a hand on her forehead.

“Mom, you’re burning up!” Sophie exclaimed, her voice laced with worry.

Kallie suddenly became aware of the heat coursing through her. Even her breaths felt hot. Noticing Sophie’s anxious expression, Kallie attempted to soothe her. “Don’t worry, sweetheart,” she said, “I’ll be fine. Just need a bit of rest.”

Sophie stood her ground. “No. We need to get you to the hospital.”

At that moment, Calvin and Elma showed up. Calvin hurried inside the room, while Elma lingered at the doorway, her expression a mixture of emotions as she looked at Kallie.

Despite Elma’s concern for Kallie, she hesitated, unable to bring herself to approach Kallie. Kallie, sensing Elma’s reluctance, offered her a reassuring smile instead of showing any anger.

Feeling exposed, Elma tried to shrink back.

Calvin didn’t miss this. He marched toward Elma, his voice sharp with disapproval. “Our mom’s sick, Elma. Why aren’t you more concerned?”

Ever since the last incident, Calvin hadn’t been as gentle with Elma as before. He couldn’t shake the feeling that Elma was to blame for the pain Sophie had endured.

The fact that Elma still refused to acknowledge Kallie as her mother further fueled his resentment.

Kallie’s anxiety spiked at Calvin’s harsh tone. “Calvin…” She coughed, trying to get his attention. “Don’t speak to your sister that way.”

Sophie glared at Calvin disapprovingly.

But Calvin was still fuming, feeling utterly wronged. “Mom, I’m just looking out for you! Elma’s being a little brat. You’re sick, and she can’t even be bothered to come see you. Haven’t you always been there for her, bending over backwards?”

Anxious, Kallie struggled to get up from the bed. Calvin stood his ground, his arms crossed, a picture of defiance.

Elma was completely at a loss. She bit her lip, holding back tears, unsure of how to respond.

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