Chapter 519
Chapter 519:
Yelena’s mood lifted, relieved at the rare consideration from Elianna.
But as she descended, Yelena saw Bella sitting with Callum, who seemed quite pleased by their conversation. Bella appeared to be charming Callum, who was in a good mood and engaging warmly with her.
Hearing footsteps on the staircase, Bella quickly turned toward Yelena and managed a forced smile. “Yelena, come join us! Mom made a lot of delicious food today. All of my favorites p>
Realizing her slip, Bella quickly fell silent.
She wasn’t wrong—Donna’s cooking was indeed wonderful, and Bella cherished it, though such meals were infrequent.
Donna’s health wasn’t great. While not life-threatening, she suffered from various minor ailments, including rhinitis, which often made her uncomfortable.
Cooking could be a trigger for Donna; the smoke from the kitchen often set off sneezing fits.
Desensitization treatment was an option, but it involved injections. Donna was afraid of needles, and she was also concerned about the variability in treatment effectiveness, fearing it might not be worth the discomfort.
Although the treatment was costly, with initial weekly injections that tapered off, cost wasn’t an issue for the Harris family. Donna’s needle phobia was the primary barrier.
Thus, Donna had never pursued the treatment.
During a family discussion, Cayson said, “Mom, it’s great when you cook, but maybe you shouldn’t p>
Yelena, puzzled, asked, “Why not p>
Bella responded, “Don’t you know, Yelena? Mom has allergic rhinitis, and the kitchen smoke aggravates it.” Bella’s tone carried a hint of accusation toward Yelena.
Yelena frowned slightly. When she had previously inquired about Donna’s health, Donna had not mentioned this, nor had Yelena observed any related symptoms.
F𝓾ll 𝒔𝓽𝑜𝓻𝓎 𝒶𝓋𝓪i𝓁𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒 𝒶𝓉
Donna quickly said, “It’s nothing too serious. I usually manage it with medication p>
Curious, Yelena asked, “What medication are you on p>
Before Donna could reply, Bella cut in, “What? Are you a doctor now? You ask so many detailed questions—are you planning to prescribe something for Mom? If you’re not medically trained, you shouldn’t interfere. It’s Mom’s health we’re talking about p>
Bella added with a trembling voice, as if on the verge of tears, “I’m not trying to attack you, Yelena. I’m just very protective of Mom. I hope you can understand my concern.” Bella’s voice choked up, as if she might cry at any moment.
“Bella, Yelena is just concerned about my health,” Donna said.
She then told Yelena the name of the allergy medication she was using. “It used to be somewhat effective, but it’s not working as well anymore. I’m not sure what to do next p>
Yelena suggested, “Try rinsing your nose to keep your nasal passages clear. It should help. Also, consider some regular exercise to strengthen your immune system.” Yelena’s advice was sensible, aimed at helping Donna manage her symptoms without relying heavily on medications.
Bella was momentarily speechless.
Donna, intrigued yet hesitant, expressed her reservations. “But exercise? I don’t know… It always seems so tedious p>
Callum, sensing an opportunity to help, had a spark of inspiration and made a suggestion.
“How about this, honey? From now on, I’ll join you for a morning jog before heading to work,” Callum announced, his tone carrying a sense of grand determination.
Donna turned to Callum, a hint of concern in her voice. “Won’t that be exhausting for you p>
Callum gave Donna’s hand a gentle pat and said with a smile, “Not at all. How could I possibly get tired when I get to spend time jogging with my wife p>
Bella watched them with a hint of envy in her eyes and remarked, “You two have such a wonderful relationship. I hope I find a thoughtful boyfriend like Dad someday.” Bella turned to Yelena, feigning a casual tone. “By the way, Yelena, was the guy who drove you home last night your boyfriend?” she asked.
Boyfriend?
Callum’s demeanor shifted instantly, his ears practically perking up like a detective uncovering a vital clue. He anxiously turned to Yelena and asked, “Yelena, are you seeing someone? You’re still so young—you can’t let some unreliable guy take advantage of you p>