Two days later, Margaret was discharged from the hospital. Marie helped her sister settle back at home. As they sat in the living room, Margaret turned to Marie with a weary smile.
“Thank you for taking care of me, Marie.”
“You are so welcome,” Marie answered, smiling.
Later that day, Sophie came to visit her mom with Lisa. She was happy to see her mother smiling with her sister and looking quite well. As they were about to go, she implored her aunt to help her take care of her mom.
Aunt Marie assured her that she had nothing to worry about. Sophie was elated to hear that, and she promised to come by regularly to check on them. She stood up and embraced her mother.
“Please take care of her, aunt Marie,” she pleaded.
“I will, I promise,” Marie said, her voice earnest. “Sophie, she is
