Chapter 31: Meeting The Kings

"Your mother may go home next week. She may opt to resume her therapy as an outpatient," the doctor said to Riley. "Of course, staying here until your mother fully recovers is more convenient."

"Thank you, doctor. We will discuss it," Riley said before seeing the doctor leave.

Riley walked over to Renee and sat on her bed. She asked, "Mom? Would you like to go home?"

Renee thought deeply. Then, she responded, "I don't think I want to travel often while I still can't walk properly. Is it okay if I stay here? It's a lot safer here. When you get home, Riley, you always travel with a driver, right? Adrian had mentioned he assigned you a driver. So you are always safe? How is the house?"

"Um." Riley chuckled. She said, "Mom, we are talking about you, not me."

Then, she wondered if it was the right time to tell Renee about living with Adrian. Clearing her throat, Riley said, "But about me, Mom. I have been meaning to tell you. Adrian has been a bit protective of me, so he asked me to move i