Chapter 113 - CHAPTER 110 (1/2)

Ermanno reached England well more specifically London and checked into a hotel and then first decided to meet Cindy and Thomas.

Ermanno joined them for lunch.

”You both look different. More. I don't want to be rude but you both look real” said Ermanno.

Joseph laughed and said ”guess we have understood what we really are. We are simply rich people with lots of money and a big family which we finally understand the value of.”

Ermanno laughed and Cindy served Ermanno lunch and he was shocked to know that Cindy could cook.

The three discussed Rose and her recovery and Cindy said ”she is really trying. She wants to get better and she is getting better too. She just wishes to see Xavier.”

”I don't know how to say this but I just want to be honest and say that we would like to apply in court for joint custody,” said Joseph.

”You are aware of my father. There is no way you would win” said Ermanno.

”So what do you suggest?” Asked Joseph.

”Let me talk to Rose and decide what will happen next,” said Ermanno.

Ermanno walked into the rehab centre and the nurse present at the reception led Ermanno to Rose.

Rose was seated on a bench in the garden holding a stuffed unicorn.

Ermanno saw her from afar and was about to approach her when a doctor stopped him and said he would like to talk to Ermanno first.

Ermanno nodded and they both went into a cabin.

”Mr Devonte I am Ethan Atkinson” introduced the young doctor and continued ” we are sorry to inform you that Rose will not be leaving the rehab centre any time soon.” Said the doctor.

”I don't understand. She was supposed to leave after my visit” said Ermanno.

”Yes. But last night there was an incident. You see, she broke her phone by dropping it down the stairs. We promised her we would get it fixed but she lost her temper and screamed and cried. We had to sedate her to calm her down. She was doing so well and this is just a step back” said the doctor.

”So what's next?” Asked Ermanno.

”We keep her here for some more time,” said the doctor.

”Will she ever be okay?” Asked Ermanno.

”There is never a guarantee as very small thing may trigger her and she may lose control,” said the doctor.

Ermanno nodded and left the cabin to meet Rose.

Rose was staring upfront into nothing in specific.

Ermanno approaches her and Rose turns her head to look at him.

He smiles at her and she looks upfront without smiling back.

Ermanno stopped smiling and sat down next to her.

They sat in silence for a while till Ermanno broke the silence and asked: ”how are you, Rose?”

”Did you bring Xavier?” whispered Rose.

”No,” said Ermanno and continued ”shall I get you a new phone?”

”So you talked to the doctor, huh?” Asked Rose.