Once James had expressed his urgent concern, he emphasized his inability to help.
"My career is rising, I just can't afford to take time off. Eleanor, it's going to be the same as before this time, and I'll thank you for it later."
I also suddenly realized that every time Patrick and Sarah needed someone to take care of them, they would subconsciously turn to me.
Whether it was something as small and worthless as buying medication, helping with online toilet paper purchases, or something as big as being sick and hospitalized, they would only come to me.
It seemed like James was always absent.
The only thing that wasn't absent was his skill at talking.
I paid money and energy to solve everything, no matter how big or small.
Why did I never think it was a problem before? I was even complacent with the fact that Patrick and Sarah relied on me more and couldn't live without me.
I even thought it all showed that they loved me more.
Before I could answer, Patrick was already beside me eagerly replying to him, "It's okay, no worries. You don't have to come back, and I can take care of your mom."