Getting Up
Madam Xiao turned to look at Tangerine.
She walked a few steps to the side, leaving the hospital room door.
Tangerine was slightly taken aback.
Then she understood and followed Madam Xiao to the side.
"Have you arranged it?"
Madam Xiao smiled.
"Mm."
Tangerine nodded.
She thought of the surprise in Child's Dad's voice over the phone.
If Madam Xiao had not been a friend she had known for years, and if the other party had not wanted Bao Bao to do anything...
Child's Dad might have nearly thought she had encountered someone with bad intentions.
After his surprise, Child's Dad had the same thought as Tangerine.
Let's give it a try, then.
For now, it seemed they would not lose anything.
So why let this sliver of possibility pass them by?
Child's Dad asked when Bao Bao could see Maple Tree.
He wanted to come over early.
He wanted to see it, too.
He was very curious...
Was this really something that could be accomplished?
Tangerine said perhaps it would be a little later.
Her older sister's son was currently on his way to the hospital.
"He took leave from the company and is coming over now," Tangerine said.
Madam Xiao was slightly taken aback.
Then she smiled knowingly.
Tangerine immediately became somewhat flustered.
"He doesn't not believe in you, Sis..."
"He's just curious."
"I'm curious, too."
"Sis." Tangerine looked completely serious. "What exactly is your son planning to do?"
"Mm."
Madam Xiao nodded slightly. "I want to know, too."
"Have a seat."
Madam Xiao gestured for Tangerine to sit down with her.
Whether it was Xiao Xiao or Child's Dad, they would still need some time to arrive.
It would be better for them to