A Call From The Devil

The entire of three days had passed before Ashley had been discharged from the hospital. Having the strings and wires upon wires detached from his arms and bandages unwrapped from his forehead felt like a whole new level of bliss and freedom combined. "Alright, that should wrap it up." Doctor Bailey concluded, dropping the last of Ashley's used bandage into the awaiting tray of his assistant nurse.

Ashley nearly squeaked with joy, nearly. But he didn't. Holding himself back, he jumped off his hospital bed, landing on his feet and charging at his parents the very next second. Leunica happily caught him, swooping him up into her arms. ""Monumy, I'm free!"

Chuckling at his excitement, Leonica Idssed his forehead. "That's right. Congratulations."

"Congrats Champ." Gabriel gently patted the child's head from where he stood on the side.

Ashley giggled happily at the gesture and moment overall. Having both his mother and father with him was one of the best wishes he could ask for. And he got it.

still

Doctor Bailey, who had watched the scene for a few minutes, stepped forward, clearing his throat in a bid to remind the family of three that he was present. When all eyes turned to him as he wanted, he spoke up. "The last series of tests has proven that Ashley is medically stable to be discharged from the hospital, however,"

knowing where it stemmed from, Doctor Bailey chuckled quietly before continuing. "Ashley is still required to do weekly check ins. Nothing serious, just

you can take

of the hospital. Once they were in front of the building, Gabriel spoke "Come on, Ashley, my car's right there," He pointed towards a sophisticated convertible that made Ashley's eyes pop. "How about 1

He was eager to offer to

with you," She voiced, gently pulling the boy to her side. Said confused child glanced at his mother and then

Who?" Gabriel boldly challenged, taking a step forward. "Ashley's as much as my son as he is your son, so tell me, what gives you the right to decide where he goes

the right? Oh, she had every right to decide where her son went and where he stayed. See, unlike Gabriel, she had taken care of Ashley for four and carried him in her stomach for an additional nine months, while he went off playing house with that witchy mistress of his. If anyone had a say in where he would stay, then it was sure as hell going to be

place, However, Gabriel beat her to whatever she was about to say. "Ah, or how about we let Ashley decide where he wants to stay." He said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his

freak-"The rest of her words were drowned in

murmurs and approaching footsteps. Before Leonica and Gabriel knew it, they were surrounded by reporters with cameras and microphones. "Mr. Bryce, I'm Bella from news 12.

us, is Ms. Fernandez

soon?" Yet another reporter questioned, totally ignorant of the fear their questioning and crowding was causing Ashley, Being a child, and

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