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?"

her other hand she points to her chest.

Who's this cute little guy?" The

"It's Puppy."

cute.

gives a

girl." The

"Braver than her Mom, that's for

those she loves around

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grandparents, aunts and uncles."

her tiny voice.

father, he's Uncle Phillip to her. I've never heard her say anything

all

cool," Abby smiles again, then squeezes her eyes shut

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

over. Dayshift nurse will take over, but I'll call the doctor

wring my hands together. "Please hurry. I hate

her go out the door and I

"Why no Daddy?"

get you well, sweetheart. We'll talk later." I don't

expected this question one day. But not right now, I guess she sees others with dads and it makes her

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

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

she'll forget again

goes to Abby. "Hey there, champ.

""Hi, Uncle Flip."

expectantly. It's the nurse. I'm relieved but I'm also mad at myself for half-expecting it might

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

her intravenously. Once she's been examined, Dr. Green will let us know how

say and I'm

both need to leave the room