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?"

hand she points to her

something for that. Who's this cute little guy?" The nurse pulls her toy's

"It's Puppy."

He's so cute. He's

gives

very brave little girl."

rolling down my cheeks. "Braver than her Mom, that's

helpless, but having those she loves around her is the best medicine. Moms,

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grandparents, aunts and uncles."

tiny voice. "I have Uncle Filp

full again. While we have Phillip legally listed as her father, he's Uncle Phillip to her. I've never heard her say anything about a dad

all shapes and sizes. I have

then squeezes her eyes shut

pretty cool, huh? Take it easy, Abby. I'll get you some

Dayshift nurse will take over, but I'll call the doctor and get something organized. I think Dr. Green will want to see

my hands together. "Please hurry. I hate to see her in pain like

and

"Why no Daddy?"

get you well, sweetheart. We'll talk

right now, I guess she

turn expecting to see the doctor but it's Phillip. He drops a bag inside the door as he enters. I rushed to him. "Abby's awake. She's in pain but

head. "She just asked me why she has no dad," I whisper. "I didn't know what

think she'll forget again

goes to Abby. "Hey there, champ. Good to

""Hi, Uncle Flip."

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

this will pass. As long as

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

say and I'm truly

both need to leave the