The doctor's words still echoed in her ears, "The patient is in the late stages of lung cancer and has at most one month to live. As family members, you need to be prepared..."
Amelia Clarke clenched Olivia Wilson's hand tightly as tears silently slid down her cheeks.
She had no idea her mother's illness had reached such a desperate stage! She had failed miserably as a daughter.
The corridor was crowded, the constant buzz of talking never ceased, and suddenly, for some reason, two patients' family members started arguing. Their voices grew louder and louder, giving everyone a headache.
Some people tried to mediate, but it was of no use.
Before long, the head nurse came over and said sternly, "What's the commotion about? This is a hospital, not your home. Please keep quiet!"
Only then did the two quiet down.
