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.

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

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

her by surprise. Katherine patted her head and smiled. "Don't worry too much. This is between your father and

for a long time, and finally, she asked, "Mommy, who's the donor?

in 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 answering, she asked, "Do

for a moment. First, she nodded,

"Is that a yes or

silence later, she muttered, "I'm worried. What if I lose Daddy if I find out who my real father

should say. Should I tell her the Daddy she likes so much is

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

is your surgery. Be brave. We'll be rooting for you, you

questions. She nodded and closed her eyes. Before sleep claimed her, a thought crossed her

of the ward. She saw Joaquin standing at the end of the corridor, staring out the window. He looked a bit forlorn, and her eyes

at her. He whispered, "Is she

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