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

I roared and

and 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,

to the ward, wiping my tears. As soon as I entered, I saw Matthew comforting Ava.

“Don’t be too worried, okay? You scared Ava.”

what to do. She smacked her lips a

over it. Call if you need me,” Ivanna said awkwardly before turning to my daughter. “Ava,

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

for a moment. Then he grinned. “Sure. Don’t cry anymore,

overheard Ivanna saying, “No need to walk me out. Go

her footsteps fading as Matthew returned to my side, asking, “Honey,

with reddened eyes, and Ava started crying again. I quickly leaned down and kissed

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

Even the boy’s parents came and went.

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