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.

that I had been

her grandmother than with me

little arms and hugged my neck. "Is Mommy going to

aback. It seemed Ava also knew about the baby, which explained why she came to my room to see me. I wondered why

didn't evade her question. "Ava will soon have a

She nodded, but she didn't look quite happy. After a pause, she asked again, "Then Mommy won't be able to play with Ava

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

I have

she had

faced her and whispered in her ear, "Jenny also has her mom and dad. When she comes to the estate to be with you, she's

looked contemplative, but

dad foy away from her mom and dad for too long. She also has her

time, her eyes filling with tears. "Jenny won't leave now,

she was afraid of