Chapter 820

Hearing that, Grace’s emotions finally exploded.

“If I can’t do this, and I can’t do that, then what do you expect me to do?”

She took a deep breath. “No matter how unwell I am, I’m still better off than my daughter lying in that hospital bed.

“She’s still in critical condition. Do you want me to just sit here and wait for the worst? That’s not how I operate–I can’t do that!”

Seeing Grace so hysterical made Arnold’s heart tremble.

It had been years since he’d seen her like this.

In his memory, Grace had always handled everything methodically.

She even managed the company with perfect order.

No matter what problem arose, she could always come up with a solution right away.

Now, all she could do was yell at people.

Arnold clearly remembered what she used to say: “No matter what happened, losing your temper at others was a sign of weakness.”

People who had no ability always lashed out at others and shifted the blame.

And now, had Grace somehow become one of those people without even realizing it?

He couldn’t believe it…

“Ma’am, I know you’re worried, but you need to stay calm. Especially now, more than ever, we need a clear mind.”

There was visible urgency on Arnold’s face.

Hearing that, Grace took a few deep breaths, but it felt like a heavy weight was pressing on her chest.

Her ears began to ring, and her mind buzzed.

She took a step back instinctively, clearly struggling to stay upright.

Startled, Arnold rushed to the medicine cabinet to get her usual pills.

He quickly poured her a glass of warm water and helped her take the medication.

Only when her breathing finally steadied did Arnold breathe a sigh of relief.

“Ma’am, I’m begging you,” Arnold said, his voice choked with emotion.

“Your body really can’t handle such a long journey. The doctor already warned you.”

After taking the medicine, Grace’s emotions finally settled.

In that moment, even her mind felt a bit clearer.

She sank onto the edge of the bed, her eyes landing on the mess of clothes in the suitcase, tears welling up despite herself.

“But she’s my daughter… How could I not feel heartache?

“She’s flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. I just can’t sit by and do nothing!”

Grace pounded her chest, her face filled with regret and self-blame.

If only she had treated Aurora better from the start and hadn’t been so strict—

Would none of this have happened?

Back then, Aurora would’ve been a cheerful little girl, right?

Would she have been like Tessa, clingy, always wanting to stay close to her?

But life didn’t offer a chance to go back.

Grace would never truly know the answers to these questions.

Seeing her so broken, Arnold felt miserable too.

A woman who once commanded the business world with ease, now surrounded by chaos at home.

It broke his heart to witness it.

In the end, he crouched down and silently began to help Grace pack up the mess.

Seeing this, Grace froze.

“Arnold…”

She couldn’t help but murmur his name.

She had clearly seen how hard he tried to stop her earlier.