Chapter 10 A Shocking Thought

Before I could answer, Matthew explained, “She’s not feeling well.”

He touched my shoulder gently and said, “Don’t worry, honey. The doctor said it wasn’t serious. We can go home once Ava’s passed the observation period.”

Home?! That word was a trigger for me. I got up and pushed Matthew away before running out of the ward, sobbing. The cracks in this family were already showing, and I knew it might shatter at any moment.

Now, Ava’s future stepmother was here, flaunting around me.

Ivanna followed me as I rushed out, and Ava started crying again.

“Coco, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare Ava like that.” Ivanna grabbed my arm, trying to console me. “Hold it in for a while. The kid is more important.”

it in? How can I?!” I

I had lost control and tried to collect myself, but I was trembling. My mouth twitched as I said, “You

I saw Matthew comforting

looked at me dumbfoundedly and said, “Don’t be too worried, okay?

finally entered the room, not knowing what to do. She smacked her lips

awkwardly before turning to my daughter. “Ava, I’m leaving now. Get well soon. Then I’ll buy you

say you haven’t seen Ivanna in a long

a moment. Then he grinned. “Sure. Don’t

of the ward, and I overheard Ivanna saying, “No need to walk me out. Go and take care of Ava. I’ll drop by again if

footsteps fading as Matthew returned to my side, asking,

you not know what’s wrong?” I looked at him with reddened eyes, and Ava started crying again. I quickly leaned down and kissed her cheek,

If we got divorced, what would happen to you,

from the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents

finally fell asleep, and I stayed beside her. The doctor said she shouldn’t make any sudden

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