Chapter 919

Neil gently held Ruby's hand, his words flowing softly and continuously. Chloe had never seen him speak so much before. A wave of sadness washed over her for a moment.

"Dad..." Chloe called out softly, her voice barely above a whisper. Neil turned his head, surprise etched on his face, and Chloe saw the tears shimmering in his eyes.

Standing up, Neil said, "Talk to your mom. She'd love to hear your voice the most." He turned away, quickly wiping a tear from the corner of his eye, and left the room.

Chloe settled into the chair Neil had just vacated. "Mom, I'm here to see you," she said, looking at Ruby, who lay still on the bed. With the oxygen mask on, she appeared just like she always did, as if she were only taking a nap.

mom. Since I found out, I've rarely called you that—not because of any bitterness, but because I'm so incredibly happy. It felt like life was being too generous, like it was too good to be true, and I was scared that my happiness would suddenly be yanked away." Chloe's voice trembled with emotion. "I never thought it would really be like this. Fate always seems to strike when I'm at

want to live with you. I want to help the kids at the

Mom..." she called softly, almost as if she were afraid to wake her. Like a

apart for so many years, and had never truly lived together, Ruby's influence on Chloe's life was profound. They had met when Chloe was just five. Chloe felt that this was destiny's plan. But now that fate had brought her mother back why

from Chloe's eyes onto Ruby's hand.

her face. Startled, Chloe quickly looked up to

think. I'm not going anywhere." Chloe was stunned and overjoyed to hear her speak, even as tears continued

promise you,

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