The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 1034

"Naylor, you really didn't have to do this." Katrina walked over, stopping right in front of him, her expression serious. "The place we're renting now is perfectly fine. It's close to the hospital, which is ideal for my mom's situation."

"It's unnecessary. Once Willa is discharged, I'll have my parents recommend a top-tier private medical team to do daily house calls. They can monitor her closely and handle any emergencies immediately. Honestly, dragging her back and forth to the hospital at this stage doesn't do much good. Making sure she feels safe, comfortable, and at peace for the time she has left is what truly matters."

Naylor was taking a massive risk saying this.

Katrina knew in her heart that further treatments for her mother were futile, but as a daughter, the thought of letting go was agonizing. She still wanted to cling to any desperate medical intervention she could find.

But that drawn-out process would only bring unbearable suffering to both of them.

Someone had to step up and offer a clear, rational, and grounded perspective.

And Naylor was willingly taking on that heavy burden.

Katrina watched him as he spoke with such calm rationality, yet with so much profound compassion. For some reason, her eyes instantly burned with tears.

She turned her head away, refusing to let the tears fall, not wanting to break down in front of him.

Naylor's heart ached. He stepped forward, wrapping his arms around her tightly, and murmured softly, "No one can stop illness or death. But the lucky thing is, you have me now. Katrina, trust me. I'm going to make sure you're happy."

Katrina didn't say a word, but she hugged him back fiercely, sobbing into his chest.

All the suppressed terror and grief she had been carrying finally needed a release.

Naylor understood her pain and her reluctance to let her mother go. He held her with infinite patience, gently stroking her hair and murmuring soothing words until she calmed down.

A few days later, Willa was discharged.

Naylor had arranged for a spacious, luxurious luxury van to pick her up from the hospital.

Watching him handle every detail with such effortless care brought Willa immense comfort. She seized a moment to grab her daughter's hand, offering a sincere, remorseful apology. "I was so wrong. I almost pushed you into a nightmare and ruined your chance at happiness."

Katrina knew exactly what her mother meant, and her own heart swelled with emotion.

"Mom, don't blame yourself. Honestly, if we hadn't gone through all of that, neither of us would have realized how much we actually mean to each other. It was a blessing in disguise."

Willa nodded, a heavy sigh escaping her lips as she finally forgave herself.

Naylor finished the discharge paperwork and walked over to collect them.

The dedicated nurse who had been caring for Willa joined them, hired to continue providing around-the-clock care in the coming days.

True to his word, Naylor had also pulled strings with his parents to hire an elite private oncologist to perform daily house calls and monitor Willa's condition.

When Willa heard about this, she was stunned. "Naylor, isn't this too much trouble? The cost must be astronomical. You really don't have to do this. I know exactly where my health stands; there's no need to go to such extremes."

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