A Replacement Bride

Chapter 256

Chapter 256

"Really?" She stared at her mother with anticipation in her eyes.

Katherine gave her a gentle smile. "Of course. I never lie."

Elation filled Noah's heart. Her face was even gleaming, and her eyes shone like stars. She hugged her mother tight, immersing herself in this pool of happiness. Tears even began to well up in her eyes. "Promise me, Mommy. You, Daddy, and I will go to the amusement park together."

Joaquin? Katherine looked away. She chose not to talk about Joaquin. "Yes."

Noah was reminded of something. She backed out of Katherine's embrace and looked up at her carefully. "Mommy, are you fighting with Daddy lately?"

Katherine was a little surprised by that. "Why do you ask?"

"Because you two haven't been talking much," the girl answered seriously. Before Katherine could say anything, she quickly pleaded, "Mommy, Daddy still likes you. He's nice to you, so can you not split up? I want him to be my Daddy."

Katherine was more astonished that the girl would make that request. "Do you like him that much?" she asked.

like Daddy. I don't want anyone else to be my daddy. Please

She wasn't fighting with Joaquin. His sarcasm got on her nerves, that was all. She wouldn't try to butter

between your father and me. Just rest up and prepare for tomorrow's surgery. Get

and returned to her bed. She stared at her mother, hesitating for a long time, and

within. A moment later, Katherine pulled

she nodded, then she shook her

"Is that a yes

I mean both." A moment of silence later, she muttered, "I'm worried. What if I lose Daddy if I find out

she should say. Should I tell her

The implications of that fact would be big. Noah might feel a thousand emotions coursing through her at the same

is your surgery. Be

Noah eventually didn't press on with any more questions. She nodded and closed her eyes. Before sleep claimed her, a thought crossed her mind. Mommy's a lot gentler and warmer now. It feels like the wall of

of the corridor, staring out the window. He looked a bit forlorn, and her eyes glinted. She approached him. "Why are you standing

at her. He whispered, "Is she

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