Chapter 35 Overwhelmed (c)

"Good sir, you can see my state. An immortal, weak and fragile, unable to leave her bed. How can I go to another city with my condition?" she questioned, a hint of humor and sarcasm in her voice.

"Amelia, this matter isn t to be taken lightly," he scolded. "Your situation is already a matter of life and death. If you agree to this treatment, I can go and get the materials needed so we can begin."

"I m already too ill for myself to handle. As much as I can, I add a little bit of humor in everything that I do to lighten up the mood around me," Mother explained.

"With your condition, humor isn t needed. Humor isn t a priority," the Medicine King continued to scold her. "You need to take this seriously and accept treatment. James already agreed to this treatment. Don t you want to get better for your family?"