Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 442 Why Does It Feel So Far When We're So Close

Aurora had no clue why Cormac was so worked up, but she figured he had his reasons, so she racked her brain to remember.

"That day, my dad said a lot," Aurora began. "He told me he loved me a ton and wanted me to take care of myself. He also mentioned that there are still good people in the world." "He said if he died, someone would surely look out for me. Then he mumbled something I couldn't catch. He seemed really sad."

"So I got really sad too. I cried for ages, and after I cried myself to sleep, he left and never came back," Aurora continued.

Talking about this stuff was like ripping open old wounds for Aurora. Cormac felt a stab of guilt, but he knew they needed the truth.

"Aurora, you said your dad told you there are still good people in the world and that if he died, someone would support you?" Cormac asked, picking up on something. "Yeah, he did."

"Was he sure about it?"

"Yes!"

Matthew had been so sure when he told her that someone would support her after he was gone. Maybe the deal was to guarantee Aurora's safety?

If that was the case, it would have been easy to convince a dying father. But who was behind it?

"Did anyone support you after your dad passed away?" Cormac asked again.

met you. You've been the one supporting

If Cormac's hunch was right, it meant the other person had broken their

dying person is utterly

Why are you asking me all this?" Aurora asked,

dad had tried to trade his life for her future, she'd

noble, but as

died. However, Cormac wouldn't blame Aurora

because my father asked about my sister earlier, I needed to know more about that night. Nothing else, don't worry." Aurora was sharp. She knew Cormac had more to say but wasn't saying it,

you have school tomorrow. Get some rest and try not to visit the hospital too often, okay?"

you staying here

"Yeah."

taking care of your dad. Don't worry about Aunt Rowena; I'll look after her tonight." Because of her tough upbringing, Aurora always worried about everything. Even at a young age, she seemed to carry

focus on resting and

It was Stellan. Seeing the call, Cormac said to Aurora,

she left, he picked up

Alaric still at the hospital?" Stellan sounded worried since it was already dark and he hadn't come

He left a while ago. He should be home by now. Hasn't he returned?" Cormac's concern

took his phone earlier, and he left in a rush today, so I forgot to give it back. Never mind, Cormac, I'll go look for him. You go ahead with your stuff." "Alright, let me know as

"Got it, Uncle Cormac."

odd. Stellan hurried out to find him. Alaric couldn't have gone far after leaving the hospital. Could he have had an accident? Or suddenly felt unwell? Had a relapse? Thinking about it made Stellan's heart