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.

Daddy. I don't want anyone else to be

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

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

stared at her mother, hesitating for a long time, and finally, she asked, "Mommy, who's the donor? Have

for a moment and stared into the girl's eyes. She noticed the trepidation hiding within. A moment later, Katherine pulled her hands back. Instead of

she nodded, then she shook

"Is that a yes or

she muttered, "I'm worried. What if I lose

Joaquin, and Katherine knew that. She wondered what she should say. Should I tell her the Daddy she likes

big. Noah might feel a thousand

smiled gently. "Don't think about it. What's important now is your surgery. Be brave. We'll be rooting for you,

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

a bit forlorn, and her eyes

looked at her. He whispered, "Is

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