Bertha was immediately alarmed when she heard Stella's words.

"I am your mother!"

"You're Paige's mother!"

Stella finally voiced the thoughts she had kept hidden for so long. "You've always been Paige's mother. All your kindness, all your love, all your care and concern have always been for Paige. So from now on, rely on her to take care of you in your old age."

With that, Stella turned and walked out of the hospital room.

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