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Chapter 48

Tracy was clearly stabbing me in the heart again, but she kept acting sweet and gentle, which only made me look more naive and clueless.

“Of course, no. Sorry for troubling you,” I said, forcing a grateful smile as I headed to the elevator.

I didn’t care anymore if Tracy was trying to win over both Jared and Yvonne. If a man didn’t want to stay, it was better to let him go sooner rather than later. It was not a big deal.

As for Yvonne, her actions tonight really hurt me. To her, Tracy’s life mattered, but mine didn’t.

I grabbed some food upstairs and sat on a cold bench for a long time.

Then Jared called me. “Are you done eating? Come upstairs and keep Yvonne company, will you? I have to go back to the office for some work.” His voice was as calm and gentle as always.

I just hummed in response and went upstairs.

was sitting next to Yvonne’s bed, helping her open a new toy. Yvonne’s pale face

walked in, Yvonne’s happy expression disappeared, as if I had come at the wrong

I need to go to the office for a bit. Your mom will stay here with you, so make sure you listen

with a pout, clearly

I avoided his gaze and focused

“The nurse just brought some medicine. Don’t forget

to take medicine. I already got a shot. I don’t need it,” Yvonne whined right

I’ll make sure she

looked at me nervously and then turned to Jared with a pitiful expression. “Daddy,

assured her softly, “Mr. Holcomb will be back as soon as he’s done with

were alone together.

left, I poured a glass of water and placed

Yvonne tried her little trick again, thinking I’d fall for it like before.

If you don’t, I’ll call the nurse to come hold you down and make you take it,” I said flatly. After seeing how she treated Tracy, I

started crying. “I want my old mom back. I don’t

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