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.
grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold it in for a while. The kid is more
it in? How can I?!” I
myself, but I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You should go back! We’re fine. Since you’re so busy, you
my tears. As soon as I entered, I
and said, “Don’t
not knowing what to do. She smacked her lips a few times, and the atmosphere became awkward.
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
at Matthew. “Didn’t you say you haven’t seen Ivanna
Then he grinned. “Sure. Don’t cry anymore,
walk me out. Go and take care of Ava. I’ll
fading as Matthew returned to my side, asking, “Honey,
eyes, and Ava started crying again. I quickly leaned down and
here, forever. But what about Daddy? If we got divorced, what would happen to you, Ava? I was shocked
the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents
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