Laurel left the ward and Nicole went to Zoe's bed.
"Mommy, why have you lost weight? I didn't even recognize you. Is it because you're tired of taking care of my sick brother?"
Zoe reached out her hand in a distressed way and touched Nicole's face gently.
Her hands were cold, not as warm as a child should be.
Nicole had always thought it was her fault, but now she realized it was caused by many reasons.
She felt sad, and remorse and distressed when she heard Zoe's words. She didn't know how to answer her. She just gently held Zoe in her arms.
“Does Zoe think Mummy is getting uglier?”
"No, Mommy is always the prettiest. And I miss Mommy so much!"
Zoe cuddled up in Nicole's arms.
Nicole could feel Zoe was trembling, and perhaps the pain was too much for her, but she kept smiling at her and at life.
“Does it hurt, Zoe?” she asked sadly.
"No."
Zoe still smiled, a little reluctantly.
Nicole finally burst into tears.
"You don't have to pretend to be strong in front of Mommy. Mommy knows that you are not feeling well, are you? Mommy is happy that Zoe is strong, but Mommy doesn't want Zoe to face it alone. Tell Mommy, does it hurt?"
"Yes!"
Zoe's smile disappeared, her nose crumpled, and she subconsciously moved closer to Nicole.
"Mommy, I don't know why it hurts so much when I'm here. But my grandma and dad are so kind to me, and Joseph is comforting me. I'm afraid they'll hate me if I say I feel painful."
"Silly girl, no one will hate you. Daddy and Grandma, Mommy and Joseph will always love Zoe. Mommy knows that Zoe hurts, and mommy hurts, too. Mummy is sick too, and like Zoe, I need treatment, but we have to fight it out for ourselves first, you know?"
Nicole fondly touched Zoe's hair, feeling very uncomfortable.
Zoe raised her head, looked at Nicole with her beautiful eyes, and whispered, "Mommy, doesn't godfather like Zoe anymore? Is it because Zoe's illness can't be cured, so godfather doesn't want Zoe?"
“No! Zoe is so cute. Anyone would love you.’
Nicole had mixed feelings.
Allen had done to her, but Laurel's words before she
Children were innocent.
Allen's existence was almost like he was her father. Now, if she told Zoe
point, Laurel was obviously more
me out and not to keep me live,” she whispered,
"Don't talk nonsense.”
heard such
can't get healed, I want to stop the treatment. Will Mommy take me home? I miss my brother. Joseph said he would take me to the funfair. I know I am not well to play the games, but I can go with him. If I don't
"What nonsense?”
in her arms, tears
you! Mommy wants you to live well and live happily and healthily. You can do it, baby. Zoe, your dad is the President of Eternal Group.
voice was hoarse with
couldn't it make her baby live better
saw Nicole cry and frantically tried to
Zoe doesn't hurt,
was pale, her palms had been punctured with nails, and the scarlet spots made
will stay with you. From now on, Mommy will be
Nicole hugged Zoe tightly.
"Mommy, she whispered, "I want to hear
Zoe
likes everything Mommy
Nicole's arms, her body
and her forehead was cold with
cried, she might not have felt so bad in her heart, but
agreed to
boat. Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
hummed Zoe's favorite ballad
when he saw this outside
could do anything, but now he could do nothing under the
in the ward were the most important to him, and he could
this point, Nicole is the only one who can
she couldn't eat anything for days. Mother, what bad deed have I done in the last
"Don't talk nonsense”
Samuel was strong, but now
going through a series of events, few
had come back. He stood behind Samuel and whispered, "Mr. Green, the experts
“Please, quick!”
cry of surprise that sent Samuel and the others rushing through
"What's wrong with Zoe?”
"Zoe passed out.”
clutched Zoe's tiny body, which was
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