Beyond the Divorce

The phone call was from the kindergarten teacher, and her tone was urgent. "Are you Ava's mom? Ava suddenly fainted and convulsed and started foaming at the lips. We have no idea what's happening. We're sending her to the hospital. Please come to the hospital as

soon as possible!"

"...What? Which hospital?" I shouted into the phone as I shot up from my office chair.

"City Central Hospital!" The teacher replied tearfully as the blaring horn of the ambulance sounded over the phone.

I felt weak all over, and my heart pounded violently. My little girl had been fine when I left in the morning. She had teased me saying, "It's almost Christmas, Mommy. When are we going to Nocturnia for Christmas?"

I was speechless. This Christmas probably would go differently than planned. After all, with the current situation, who could even think about Christmas?

I had to coax her away this morning. How could something like this happen so quickly?

Carol saw me rush out of the office and immediately ran over. "What's wrong, Ms. Chloe?"

"I... you, come with me to the hospital. Ava collapsed and she's been taken to the hospital!" I said to Carol somewhat incoherently. "Quick, call Tris!"

of almost five months made me feel clumsy, especially since I had twins and my belly was larger

moved. Before I could leave the building, I saw

me rushing out. "Don't panic, Madam. I've looked into it. Miss Ava is still at the kindergarten, and nothing has happened.

tracks, unable to believe what Tris was saying. "What

kindergarten. Miss Ava is perfectly fine!"

his expression. He

professional female bodyguards to protect Miss Ava in case of emergencies during this time. When Carol called me, I immediately verified the situation with the bodyguard. As

Tris. Afraid he might be mistaken, I asked, "Are you

"Trust me, Madam!"

wouldn't believe him, so he picked up the phone and

he handed me the phone. Soon, I heard Ava's voice from the

to the rest area, where I sat heavily on the sofa. "Ava... everything's fine. I just suddenly missed you and wanted to hear your

little girl giggled. "My teacher says children with moms are treasures! Am

as

said I'm doing great. I'll show you when I get home after- school have to go now, Mommy. Stop thinking about me.