The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 598

He reached out and pulled Hailey into a tight embrace.

Declan sobbed uncontrollably. "Hailey, I don't have a mother anymore. I don't have a father or a mother."

Hailey held him just as tightly. This was the first time he had ever let his guard down and allowed someone to see him so vulnerable.

She nodded. "I know, Declan. You still have Aileen and me. I'll always be here for you."

Then, she rose onto her toes, cupped his face in her hands, and pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead.

This time, her kiss was full of tender affection.

Declan held her again, pulling her back into his arms.

Declan had to leave, but the hospital took care of Pamela's final arrangements. Hailey and Aileen brought Pamela's ashes home.

Hailey carefully placed the urn and Pamela's memorial plaque on the small table, arranging a few candles and fresh flowers around them.

her eyes for a

coming

"Hailey, I want to

you to be alone," Hailey

Aileen nodded reluctantly. "Alright."

"There's plenty of room at my house. My dad and housekeeper are wonderful people; they'll love having you there. You don't have to be afraid. It's late, and you have school tomorrow. Your exams are coming

head. "I want to stay up with

thick blanket and spread it across the floor. "Then we'll stay

"Okay."

up under the blanket, and soon t grew warm. Aileen took out her study materials and quietly reviewed her notes. She wanted to be strong,

of pride and turned up the

book in her arms. Hailey gently took

memorial plaque, memories of the past surfaced-how she had first come here,

of

on Hailey's heart, and

door creaked open, startling Hailey awake.