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.

don't want anyone else

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

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

girl nodded and returned to her bed. She stared at her mother, hesitating for a long time, and finally, she asked, "Mommy, who's the donor? Have you… found

hiding within. A moment later, Katherine pulled her hands back. Instead

for a moment. First, she

smiled. "Is that a yes

What if I

she should say.

might feel a thousand emotions coursing through her at the same time should

it. What's important now is your surgery.

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

ward. She saw Joaquin standing at the end of the corridor, staring out the window. He looked a bit forlorn, and her eyes glinted. She approached him. "Why are you standing there? You're going to catch a cold. You don't want to delay the surgery, do you?" She closed the

looked at her. He

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