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!"

My pregnancy of almost five months made me feel

I moved. Before I could leave the building, I saw Tris walking quickly

me rushing out. "Don't panic, Madam. I've looked into

believe what Tris was

with the kindergarten. Miss Ava

scrutinized his expression. He didn't

Miss Ava in case of emergencies during this time.

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

"Trust me, Madam!"

so he picked up the phone and said,

Ava's voice from

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

little girl giggled. "My teacher says children with moms

up in my eyes as I nodded and smiled.

now. I'm using soap to make stamps. The teacher said I'm doing great. I'll show you when I get home after- school have to go now,