Bittersweet Reunion

Brenda also caught sight of Valerie. While Brenda appeared to have subdued her emotions from the previous day, a tinge of gloom still lingered on her face. Yet, when she noticed Declan standing next to Valerie, she managed to conceal her resentment.

Valerie didn't bother to greet her, she simply entered the hospital room and called out, "Dad," to her father, Arthur, who was glued to his phone.

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