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.

Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold it in for a while. The kid is more

I

and tried to collect myself, but I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You should go back!

tears. As soon as I entered, I saw Matthew comforting Ava. I went over and pulled

said, “Don’t be too worried, okay? You

the room, not knowing what to do. She smacked

Ivanna said awkwardly before turning to my daughter. “Ava, I’m leaving now. Get well soon. Then I’ll buy you some yummy food!”

turned to look at Matthew. “Didn’t you say you haven’t seen

eyes narrowed for a moment. Then he grinned.

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

returned

not know what’s wrong?” I looked at him with reddened eyes, and Ava started crying again.

always be here, forever. But what about Daddy? If we got divorced, what would happen to you, Ava? I was

the whole afternoon as people from the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents came and went. It kept going

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