Doctor Kitty smiled as she watched the mother and daughter, feeling her heart touched by the scene where her patient embraced her dark past.
She was sure that Samantha could fight her condition now that she had someone waiting for her recovery.
"Mom, I've never harbored any resentment towards you, I love you so much," Samantha sobbed as she spoke, "I didn't expect any of this,"
Mrs. Stacey hugged Samantha again and stroked her back.
"My child, I love you so much even though I've sometimes neglected you. It still hurts me to think about it, but I've been a coward. I allowed myself to be enslaved by sorrow and despair. You're so brave, my child! I never imagined I'd have such a courageous child, unlike me,"
The room was filled with sobs, but Samantha felt lighter. Now she had a strong reason to fight her condition.
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