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.

I don't want anyone else to be

His sarcasm got on her nerves, that was all. She wouldn't try to butter up anyone who wouldn't talk nicely to her. If he wouldn't talk like a mature

"Don't worry too much. This is between your father and me. Just rest up and prepare for tomorrow's surgery. Get plenty of rest after that. We'll go home when you

for a long time, and

in for a moment and stared into the girl's eyes. She noticed the trepidation hiding within. A moment later, Katherine

for a moment. First, she nodded, then she

smiled. "Is that a

What if I lose Daddy if I find out who my

what she should say. Should

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

it. What's important now is your surgery. Be brave. We'll be rooting for you,

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 ice between us is finally

of the corridor, staring out the window. He looked a bit forlorn,

looked at her. He whispered, "Is she

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