Chapter 18

Franklin did not expect his mother's long-dormant illness to become aggressive again. In fact, this morning his mother was suddenly rushed to the hospital just as Franklin arrived at the shipping office.

The man revved his motorcycle, speeding off at a high velocity. Franklin could no longer remain calm, even when requesting leave from Mr. Tio, he was in a hurry. Fortunately, this time the man who was his boss allowed Franklin to go.

Franklin ran quickly down the hospital corridor where his mother was being treated. A doctor was already attending to his mother inside. However, Franklin's heart could not be at ease after receiving the news about his mother.

"Good heavens, did mother not take her medicine?" Franklin wondered.

He was very sure that their financial situation had improved significantly, so there should be no reason for his mother to delay taking her medication like before when she had to wait for Franklin to have money.

After an hour passed, two doctors and two nurses met