The next morning, while Vivica, Joseph, and Chaim were having breakfast at the hotel, Raymond called.
"Vivica, come to the hospital after you've eaten. I'm bringing the lawyer over now. Aunt Hillary's condition has improved a bit, so we'll all meet in Hayes's room shortly."
After Vivica had met with Hayes the day before, Hillary learned that she was willing to accept their assets, giving her hope that her daughter might reconcile with them. The good news seemed to stabilize her condition overnight.
At the news, Vivica paused, the spoon in her hand hovering. Joseph glanced at her, then took the spoon and the bowl of porridge to continue feeding Chaim.
"Okay, I understand. We'll be over in a bit," Vivica replied after composing herself.
"Also," Raymond added, "don't forget to come over for dinner tonight."
"Right, I remember."
After the call, Vivica put down her phone and looked at her husband.
Joseph glanced back at her. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, it's just... going to the hospital later..." She trailed off, the image of a 'family reunion' flashing in her mind, leaving her feeling lost. "Never mind. Let's just eat." Unable to describe the strange emotion, she forced herself to stop thinking about it.
Though Joseph hadn't heard the conversation, he could guess its nature from her expression. Once she accepted the inheritance, whether she admitted it or not, they would be family. Contact would become more frequent. He knew she was still hesitant and uncertain.
As they neared the hospital, Chaim turned and asked innocently, "Mommy, why are we coming to the hospital again? When can we go home?" After being away for a few days, the little boy was starting to miss home.
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