Chapter 38 The Peterson

• Just as I was catching up with Mum, sharing laughter and tears of relief, the nurse walked in with a warm smile.
• "You're free to go, ma'am. We've checked the X-ray, and you're perfectly fine," she announced, her voice a soothing balm to our frazzled nerves.
• Mum's eyes sparkled with gratitude, but she halted the nurse with a gentle touch. "Don't you need someone to sign the discharge form?" she asked, gesturing for me to take care of the formalities.