Perhaps Ms. Liu had harbored too much resentment and was on the verge of a breakdown. If her in-laws' actions were the straw that broke the camel's back, Qin Mei's words were the wake-up call she needed. Ms. Liu's rebellious spirit was fully ignited. With tears of gratitude, she said to Qin Mei, "Ms. Qin, thank you. I know what I must do now. Doctor Qiao, while I'm grateful to you, I'm also sorry."
"Sorry?" Qin Mei looked at Mrs. Xie. What was she sorry for?
Mrs. Xie snapped back to reality. Gathering her thoughts, she gave Qin Mei a complex look before saying to Ms. Liu, "There's nothing to be sorry for. Standing up for yourself is a good thing for both you and your daughters. Ms. Liu, we won't disturb your rest any longer. Jing Si, Xiao Mei, let's go."
Leaving the ward, Qin Mei asked Mrs. Xie curiously, "Mom, what did Ms. Liu mean when she said she was sorry?"
