Has something gone wrong with my brain… again? Joan sat at a chair aside and rubbed her hands together nervously.
“Joan has fully recovered, but Dustin, you have to know that a patient’s emotions will affect the rate of her recovery. Don’t burden her with too many things in the future as she needs to be in better control of her emotions. I’m not sure what happened to her but it was obvious that she had not managed her emotions well,” the doctor said with a stern look on his face.
“However, I’d like to add that she’s doing rather well. She just needs to be in control of her emotions. Do spare some time and take her out for some fresh air. It will help her condition,” the doctor added, as an attempt to ease Dustin’s worries.
After stepping out of the doctor’s office, Dustin looked at Joan apprehensively.
I have to protect her from getting upset. She cannot bear to be troubled by any more harrowing news.
“Dustin, what’s the matter? Is there something wrong with my brain again?” Joan was feeling anxious as she waited for Dustin to break the news to her.
“Look at you being all anxious. The doctor said you’re fine. But Joan, you have to promise me not to overthink those complicated matters okay? You need to take a good rest and just relax.” Dustin looked at the woman seriously.
So, I’m alright. Joan heaved a sigh of relief.
She thought that a new tumor had been growing in her brain again when Dustin was summoned into the doctor’s office right away.
“Don’t worry about it. I’m out of the country to relax, Dustin,” Joan said as she tapped on her chest confidently.
Dustin knew the woman was just putting up a strong front. Of course, he was well aware that Joan was still worried about the Alpire Group acquiring the Norton Corporation’s subsidiary company. However, Gabriella was the mastermind behind it, and there was nothing he could do.
There was no changing Gabriella’s mind unless Jory’s father decided to intercept in the matter.
“Okay, Joan. I’ll be honest with you. The doctor told me that there’s nothing wrong with your body. It’s just that you have to manage your emotions well because it affects the health of your brain. So, you need to relax,” Dustin said with a stern face.
I see. My emotions have been all over the place, especially when I was back in Chanaea. She would lose her sleep along with Larry and would get upset together with Larry. It was especially apparent when the man felt anxious and helpless at the acquisition of the subsidiary of Norton Corporation by the Alpire Group.
“Okay, well noted on that, Dustin. Thank you for taking me here today.” Joan managed a thin smile.
She needed to take good care of her body because she was not alone.
I have Larry now. I cannot leave him, and I can’t.
“Joan, let’s go hiking tomorrow. It’s been a while,” Dustin suggested out of the blue.
Why is he thinking about hiking right now?
However, she thought it was a good way to distract herself.
“Okay, let’s go hiking tomorrow,” Joan replied in a heartbeat.
She did not wish to give the thing about Larry and Gabriella much thought. Joan knew that she had to learn to let some things go, and to erase certain images from her head for the sake of her body and her brain.
Ring…
“Larry? Why would you call at this hour?” Joan was stumped.
They would always call in the morning and at night, but it was the noon. The timing was odd.
“Joan, the company is back!” The excitement on the other end of the phone was infectious.
The company is back? What does he mean?
Joan was bemused.
“Larry, what did you just say? I don’t understand,” Joan asked in a low voice.
“Joan, you know the thing about the Alpire Group acquiring the subsidiary of Norton Corporation? They’ve just decided to revoke the decision! For real! Oh, I don’t know how to thank you!” Larry beamed.
