68: The Car Accident*

Roman lay quietly on the hospital bed, one leg in a cast after undergoing surgery. He was asleep, unaware of the visitors gathering around him. 

Paisley, sitting next to him, wore an exaggerated expression of concern, which made Tian roll his eyes in disbelief. 

"Mom, tone it down a little. You're overdoing it," Tian whispered, trying to control his laughter. 

"What are you talking about? I watched Roman grow up. Now that something like this has happened to him, how could I not feel heartbroken?" Paisley said, trying to feign tears but accidentally letting out a chuckle.

"Mom, you even laughed out loud!" Tian teased.

"Ugh, stop it! Your sister will be here any minute, and Everly Chopin is on her way too. When Everly arrives, make sure to behave. My son must never fall short compared to anyone else!"

"Mom, he's lying in bed. What do you expect me to compete with him on?" Tian responded, still slightly amused.

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