Mother & daughter are planning

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"Alright then," Jasmine replied, tucking the letter carefully into her shoulder bag. She waited with bated breath, her curiosity piqued by the gravity of the situation.

"Please, make sure to visit me again," Ronald said, his voice tinged with regret and a weak smile playing on his lips. "I owe you and your mother an apology. And as for my health, don't concern yourself too much—it's the result of my own actions, and I must face the consequences."

Jasmine nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. "I will come back soon. Take care of yourself, Dad."

Ronald's eyes softened, a flicker of hope in their depths. "Thank you, Jasmine. It means a lot to me."

Jasmine got up from her seat and headed toward the exit before stopping at the door and giving a glance to get her father over her shoulder as if She wasn't ready to leave, not without knowing if there was anything more her father wanted to say, even though she had been gently urged to depart.

With a sigh, she walked out of the room and head