Chapter 16 It Hurts

The driver drove to the hospital at a fast but steady pace.

Benjamin was crouching in his father's arms as tears streamed from his pained eyes. "Mommy, it hurts..."

It wasn't the first time that he got sick, but it was the first time that he had a mother to share his pain. Now that Daryl was by his side, he wanted to ask for a motherly comfort, just like the other kids his age.

Her heart ached upon hearing that tiny excruciating voice. Daryl leaned closer to him and stared at him softly.

Her usually bright face was overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. She slowly reached for his hair and rubbed it gently. "It'll be alright soon. We'll arrive at the hospital in no time. You can wait, right? After all, Bennie is a very brave kid." She tried to speak stably despite the burning in her eyes. Even though Daryl wanted to be strong for him, his pain was too much for her that she burst into tears.

Zack neither refrained his son from crying, nor did he ask Daryl to go back to her seat.

"Mommy, don't cry. I don't feel the pain anymore."

He lied to comfort her.

Daryl felt like a cry baby for tearing up easily. She quickly wiped the corners of her eyes and smiled at the child. "I'm sorry about that."

Soon after, they arrive at the hospital. With a sense of urgency, Zack got out of the car with Benjamin in his arms and strode inside the emergency room. After his well-built figure was Daryl.

examined Benjamin gave him an injection.

something that he wasn't supposed to eat. His stomach was still weak, so he

She couldn't but admire his features. He had squishy cheeks and fluffy hair. It was a cute sight. However, his sickly pale face didn't look good on him. She rubbed his hair soothingly as a sigh

who took good care of him? She

passing thought brought

want to interrupt the kid's slumber, so she stood up

came back with medicine in his

"How's Bennie?"

low voice when he caught sight of her

answered as she lowered her head to subtly wipe her tears. "I'm very sorry. It's my fault that he got sick." "Don't blame yourself." She didn't know

lips into a thin line before he spoke indifferently. "He has eaten so much in such

Daryl couldn't figure out why his mother left him. Wasn't she aware that having a kid was something she wished for? She would have trade with

if she was in deep contemplation. His cold eyes scrutinized her, but he couldn't figure her out. It

was always like this. Zack had always been cold and mysterious. He would look at you as if he was trying to uncover every part of your mind. "Have you considered my proposal?" he asked in

white. She didn't expect him to ask her under such circumstances. Even though she already thought of

Her voice trembled.

for her answer. His deep orbs bore intently at her. He might have looked calm and patient, but it was the opposite of what he felt inside. He had decided that if the woman dared to reject his proposal, he wouldn't

he heard her answer.

up all

dangerously at her, she couldn't say it at all.

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