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

that. Who's this cute little

"It's Puppy."

He's so cute. He's your friend,

nods and gives a tiny

brave little girl." The nurse says

cheeks. "Braver than her Mom,

so helpless, but having those she loves around her

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grandparents, aunts and uncles."

says in her tiny voice. "I have Uncle Filp

again. While we have Phillip legally listed as her father, he's Uncle Phillip to her. I've never

Families come in all shapes and sizes. I have two

smiles again, then squeezes

I'll get you some

Dayshift nurse will take over, but I'll call the doctor and get something organized.

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

go out the door and I

"Why no Daddy?"

We'll talk later."

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

hear the door open again and I 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 they are getting her some more meds." Phillip kisses my cheek. "I'm so glad.

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

she'll forget again

there,

""Hi, Uncle Flip."

door opens again, and I look expectantly. It's the nurse. I'm relieved but I'm also mad at

I know this will pass. As long as I remain logical and flex my emotional

her intravenously. Once she's been examined, Dr. Green will

you," I say and I'm

both need to leave the room while she's