The Distortion of motherly love Ch 3

The Distortion of motherly love Ch 3

The painkillers had worn off

The doctors gave me a shot at the hospital

Toulo 

I posted the picture Taylor took on social 

media

The camera focused on my phone

Dad liked it and wrote, Happy birthday

honey. You’ve lost weight. Remember to eat.” 

Two minutes later, Mom sent me three 

thousand dollars on Venmo

It was double the amount from last month

Tears fell on the screen

I blew out the candles and wished for Dad 

and Mom to be happy and healthy

[Filming Record: October 6th, 2024

Riley!” 

Taylor ran into my room, worried

I was under the blanket. I was shaking and 

crying

Taylor touched my head

Riley, are you okay?” 

I slowly crawled out of the blanket

My eyes were swollen and my face was 

covered in tears

Dad passed away.” 

Taylor stared at me

Riley” 

I wiped my eyes and got up

I want to say goodbye.” 

Taylor helped me sneak away from my mom 

at the funeral. I brought flowers to Dad’s 

funeral

I gave him three bows and lit three incense 

sticks

I was not noticed

But Mom shouted my name when I was about 

to drive away

Riley?” 

I ordered the driver to go

I saw my mom in the mirror

She was staring as the car drove away

Then, my phone rang. It was Mom

I hung up, let my tears flow, and whispered

I’m sorry, Mom.” 

[Filming Record: December 10th, 2024

After the third chemotherapy, my state was 

worse

Taylor was reading a list of leukemia 

survivors

I interrupted her

Taylor, can you take my picture?” 

Taylor hesitated

What?” 

Before I lose my looks, take my picture.” 

Taylor choked up

Don’t say that.” 

I smiled

Make me look beautiful.” 

I put on my wig and a new outfit

It took me a whole hour

I sat in front of the wall

I smiled at the camera

Taylor’s hands shook, and the pictures were 

blurry

Make me look pretty.” 

Taylor sniffed

You promised to live. Otherwise, I’ll use 

these ugly pictures.” 

I laughed

Alright, as long as I look good.” 

A flock of birds chirped outside the window

Taylor took a picture

“Click.” 

My smile was frozen in time

Doctor!” 

Someone help!” 

Yelling rang in my ears

Taylor dropped the camera and came towards 

  1. me

I watched the ceiling spin and slowly closed 

my eyes

I’m sorry, Mom.” 

I’m sorry, Mom.” 

I’m coming, Dad.” 

Chapter

[Filming Record: December 12th, 2024

I opened my eyes, everything blurry.

managed to croak out, Am I dead? Is this 

heaven or hell?” 

Riley, you’re awake” 

Taylor’s voice was right next to me

I blinked a few times, and my vision slowly 

cleared

I was still in the hospital bed

く 

I sighed

Taylor, next time, just let me go. Death 

would be a relief.” 

Don’t talk like that! You’re going to get 

better!” 

Taylor squeezed my hand

She started pulling things out of her bag

I got this St. Christopher medal blessed at 

church for you.” 

And this crystal bracelet is supposed to 

protect your health.” 

This little wooden sword is for fighting off 

This gourd is supposed to be good for your health.” 

And thisthis is some kind of powder that 

people used to make elixirs that will help you live longer.” 

I couldn’t help but laugh

Taylor, when did you get so superstitious?” 

She wiped a tear from the corner of my eye

her voice sincere

Isn’t it supposed to be that science 

eventually turns into magic?” 

Let’s just try again, okay” 

I looked out the window, trying to hold back 

the tears

Finally, I mumbled, Okay.” 

[Filming Record: January 1st, 2025

The hospital bed was empty

Taylor and the cameraman found me 

crouched in the corner of the hallway

Riley?” 

I put a finger to my lips, pointing to a figure 

ahead of us

That’s my mom. She’s here for

conference.” 

The Distortion of motherly love

The Distortion of motherly love

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