A Mother's Hopes

When Adam arrived at dinner, he deliberately chose to sit next to Viona. He wanted to start approaching Viona tonight, according to the advice from Agnes this afternoon. Viona, who was busy serving Deborah, paid no attention to Adam who was trying to get her attention.

"I'm full, Anji," said Deborah, softly, refusing Viona's spoon.

"But you just ate five spoons, Mom," Viona protested, softly.

"Yes, my dear, but I'm full, my stomach can't handle too much food anymore," Deborah replied, briefly, while pinching Viona's sharp nose.

Viona was silent when she heard Deborah. As a doctor, she knew that Deborah's physical condition had deteriorated recently. Adam, who did not pay much attention to the changes in Deborah's appetite, thought that what happened to Deborah was normal, but Viona was different. She firmly believed that the result of Deborah's decreased immune system had something to do with her kidney transplant operation 1.5 years ago.