Early morning the next day.

As usual, Mary woke up early and freshened up.

Mrs. Wilson had already prepared breakfast and asked her to eat.

Usually, she would finish breakfast quickly and then hurry to the hospital.

Today, she ate slowly. Mrs. Wilson felt a little anxious when she saw her this way.

Mrs. Wilson knew that any advice was useless regarding emotional matters. She could only let Mary face it on her own.

Mary somewhat resisted going to the hospital. She was worried that she would