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.
wrong with you? Don’t scare Ava like that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying
I?!” I roared
lost control 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, you don’t have to delay your work for us!”
I
me dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be
not knowing what to do. She smacked her lips a few times, and the atmosphere became awkward.
said awkwardly before turning to
say you haven’t seen Ivanna in a long time? Go send her off.”
Then he grinned.
saying, “No need to walk me out. Go and take care of Ava. I’ll drop
as Matthew returned to
what’s wrong?” I looked at him with reddened eyes, and Ava started crying again. I quickly leaned down and kissed her cheek, saying, “Be good. Don’t cry. Mommy’s here!”
be here, forever. But what about Daddy? If we got divorced, what would happen to you, Ava? I was shocked that
as people from the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents came and went. It kept going until late
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