Beyond the Divorce

Similarly, she was startled when I opened my eyes. She then smiled brightly and asked in a clear and crisp voice, "Mom, are you awake?" I patted beside me and said softly, "Come up, I miss my baby!"

She hurriedly climbed up, rolled to my side, and giggled.

I hugged her and pulled her into the blanket. I held her in my arms and said, "My baby has grown so tall! When did you grow so much?"

This statement was true. My kid was small in my memories, but she had grown so large, even if she was still soft.

"When you weren't at home!" She blinked her big eyes and looked at my face. This answer had some weight to it, making me feel a bit guilty.

She continued to ask, "Mom loves Ava the most, right?"

"Of course! Mom loves Ava the most!" I said, but I felt nervous inside. Since she could say such things, it meant her little mind was troubled again. This child was so clever.

"Mom has been too busy lately! I haven't properly kissed my precious daughter! What's wrong? Did you miss Mommy?" I asked as I gave her a quick kiss.

I had been neglecting her lately, and I felt

a lot more time with her grandmother than with

hugged my neck. "Is Mommy

which explained why she came to my room to see me. I wondered

didn't evade her question. "Ava will soon have a little brother or sister. Are

I'm happy!" She nodded, but she didn't look quite happy. After a pause, she asked again, "Then Mommy won't be able

brother or sister, we'll play together! Because you're both Mommy's children, it'll be the same. This way, Ava will have a companion!

have

seemed she

my arms. I faced her and whispered in her ear, "Jenny also has her mom

contemplative, but

mom and dad for too long. She also has

filling with tears. "Jenny won't

afraid