Divorce to Destiny: Reclaiming My CEO Husband by Anney GW

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29 Why No Daddy?

29 Why No Daddy?

(Winona)

"Pup-py"

I hear her soft whisper and my heart soars. She's been asleep since the operation last night and Dr. Green said this was best for her to heal for now. I'm in a small armchair holding Puppy.

I must have dozed off despite feeling like I was awake all night. Anne dropped by very early this morning with Abby's favorite toy, hoped it might help.

I open my eyes and see Abby staring back at me.

"Puppy," she whispers and makes slow grabby motions with her fingers.

"Abby, sweetheart. Hi. I say and get up to hand Puppy to her. I lean in to kiss her forehead "Shhh, baby girl. Get some more rest.

"It hurts, Mommy." Tears rolled down her cherub cheeks.

My heart breaks for her. I wish I could wave a magic wand and take all this pain away. I wish I could have the pain for myself and spare Abby.

"I know you're scared. It's okay." I push the call button. You're in the hospital. Let's see if the nurse can help with that. I'm here, baby." I rub her hair and hum a nursery rhyme.

The nursing staff came through every two hours to check on Abby's vitals since the operation. They'd gotten me a coffee and some biscuits around midnight. I really needed to pee but I'm not leaving here. I'm not leaving her again. The night nurse came in with a big smile for Abby. "Hey there, sweety. Look at you. You're awake."

"She says it hurts. Is there anything you can give her?" I ask.

"I see. I'll double check Dr. Green's instructions and give him a quick call."

"Thank you so much."

"A little discomfort is to be expected but we don't want to see her in pain." Nurse turns back to Abby, "can you tell me where it hurts, Abby?"

other hand she

that. Who's this cute little guy?"

"It's Puppy."

so cute. He's your friend,

nods and gives a tiny

a very brave little girl."

my cheeks. "Braver than

so helpless, but having those she loves around her is the best

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29 Why No Daddy?

grandparents, aunts and uncles."

tiny voice. "I have

legally listed as her father, he's Uncle

come in all shapes and sizes.

smiles again, then squeezes her eyes shut and

it easy, Abby. I'll get you some medicine to make it

will take over, but I'll call the doctor and get

I wring my hands together. "Please

out the door and I hear my

"Why no Daddy?"

sweetheart. We'll talk later." I don't really know what

now, I guess she sees

to him. "Abby's

head. "She just asked me why she has no dad," I

think she'll forget

Abby. "Hey there, champ.

""Hi, Uncle Flip."

but I'm also mad at myself for half-expecting it might

everything in me want to reach out to Jayden. But I know this will

a mild painkiller into her intravenously. Once she's been examined, Dr. Green will let us know how it's best to manage her

you," I say

need to leave the