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.

scare Ava like that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold

it in? How can I?!” I roared and glared at

tried to 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 work for

my tears. As soon as I entered, I saw Matthew comforting Ava. I

looked at me dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be too worried, okay? You

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

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

my tears and turned to look at Matthew. “Didn’t you say you haven’t seen Ivanna in a long

narrowed for a moment. Then he

out of the ward, and I overheard Ivanna saying, “No need to walk me out. Go and

Matthew returned

at him with reddened eyes, and Ava started crying again. I quickly

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

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

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