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.
like that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console
in? How can I?!” I roared and
I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You should go back! We’re fine. Since you’re so busy, you
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 face.
dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be too worried, okay? You scared Ava.”
entered the room, not knowing what to do. She smacked her lips a few
leave. Don’t 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
tears and turned to look at Matthew. “Didn’t you say you haven’t seen Ivanna
moment. Then he grinned. “Sure. Don’t
need to walk me out. Go
as Matthew returned
started crying again. I quickly leaned down and kissed her cheek, saying, “Be good.
would always be here, forever. But what about Daddy? If we got divorced, what would happen
the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents came and went. It kept
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