Chapter 349

"There's my older brother and younger sister," Samuel said. "I'll call them over." He hoped their presence would ease communication with Sadie. After all, Sadie loved Maisy most, and Maisy, being obedient and patient, was better suited to the task than he or Peter. Hilary knew of other family members, but those two…

Sadie exclaimed, "Don't ask them! They're just like you two! I've cared for you all for nothing! No matter how naughty you were as children, I patiently cared for you until you were grown. But you" She was deeply hurt. If she could relive her life, she would never have had so many children.

"Mom, who else is supposed to care for you? Dad's busy at work; occasional visits are all he can manage. You know our situation," Samuel said angrily.

Sadie's face changed. She suddenly remembered someone—the person who'd patiently cared for her during a bout of the flu. She hadn't appreciated it then, but now realized she'd taken it for granted.

"Get Skylar," she instructed. "Find her! You didn't tell her about my accident and amputation, did you? She would have visited! Go to Janine; she can contact Skylar. No, go to Skylar's workplace and ask her to come!"

Yes, it was Skylar she'd been thinking of.

"Mom, I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd be upset," Samuel explained. "Skylar knows about your accident. She came the day of your surgery, but left after seeing it went smoothly. We've tried contacting her for days, but she's blocked all of us. Maisy asked Janine, but Janine refused. We called her workplace and learned she's on leave. No one knows where she is."

Anger flared within Samuel as he spoke of Skylar. She doesn't know any better! he thought. How much does she even earn? We could pay her a year's salary every month if she cared for Mom.

Sadie's eyes widened. "Howcould that be?"

Hilary, understanding their predicament, patiently suggested, "Hire a caretaker. If this continues, the hospital will struggle to explain things to other patients and their families."

Chapter 349 (continued)

Although it was a private hospital, its patients were wealthy or influential. Dealing with complaints wouldn't be easy.

Peter took several deep breaths, then stood. "Don't worry, we'll talk things over calmly."

Hilary nodded and left.

As soon as she was gone, Peter said sternly to Sadie, "Mom, stop making a fuss. Let's talk calmly. We might be able to get Skylar to care for you permanently, but we need to talk."

Samuel glanced at him; they were thinking alike. They needed to employ different tactics with Skylar; otherwise, she might see them as helpless.

Sadie finally calmed down. "Okay, go ahead."

Evening arrived, the setting sun casting a breathtaking golden glow over the ocean. A boat headed towards the pier. Skylar leaned against Joe, silently admiring the view. "If I could freeze time," she murmured, "I'd freeze it right here, right now."