"Don't worry about it. There are so many rules back home, so I'll have more freedom without Zach around. It's the same as having Margaret there. I mostly have my meals at the school canteen and rarely eat at home," Madelyn said.

Rosario sighed, "From now on, every time you come home from school, you can eat a bowl of mini dumplings. I've already told Margaret the method for wrapping the dumplings, so you can have them even if I'm not there. You won't need to stay hungry during the middle of the night."

Madelyn nodded her head, "Rosario, your culinary skills will always be the best. I won't get tired of eating the mini dumplings even if I have to eat them for my whole life."

Rosario chuckled, "You're such a sweet talker, my child!"

Not long after, Rosario went back home. It was Zach who helped with handling the hospital discharge procedures. When sitting in the car, Madelyn kept clutching the heating pad to her stomach while turning her head to face the outside of the window.

"Coul