Chapter 10 A Shocking Thought

Before I could answer, Matthew explained, “She’s not feeling well.”

He touched my shoulder gently and said, “Don’t worry, honey. The doctor said it wasn’t serious. We can go home once Ava’s passed the observation period.”

Home?! That word was a trigger for me. I got up and pushed Matthew away before running out of the ward, sobbing. The cracks in this family were already showing, and I knew it might shatter at any moment.

Now, Ava’s future stepmother was here, flaunting around me.

Ivanna followed me as I rushed out, and Ava started crying again.

that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold it in for a while.

How can I?!” I roared

collect myself, but I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You should go back! We’re fine. Since you’re so busy, you don’t have to delay your

I brushed past her and returned to the ward, wiping my tears. As soon as I entered, I saw Matthew comforting Ava. I went over and pulled him away with tears streaming down my

me dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be

She smacked her lips a few times, and the atmosphere became

get too worked up over it. Call if you need me,” Ivanna said awkwardly before turning to my daughter. “Ava, I’m leaving now. Get well soon. Then I’ll buy you some yummy food!”

“Didn’t you say

he grinned. “Sure. Don’t cry anymore,

overheard Ivanna saying, “No need to walk me out. Go and take care of Ava. I’ll drop by again if I have

Matthew returned

started crying again. I quickly leaned

If we got divorced, what would happen to you, Ava? I was shocked that such thoughts even crossed

people from the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents came and went. It kept going until late at night, and I felt overwhelmed.

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