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.

closed her eyes for a moment of

tonight. You're coming home with me tomorrow,"

"Hailey, I want to stay

alone," Hailey said firmly. "You're coming with

Aileen nodded reluctantly. "Alright."

reassuring smile and gently patted her head. "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

"I want

grabbed a thick blanket and spread it across the floor. "Then

"Okay."

curled 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, brave, and live up to

watched her with a sense of pride and turned

her book in her arms. Hailey gently took it away and tucked her

plaque, memories of the past surfaced-how she had first come here, how she, Declan, Pamela, and Aileen

one of them

Hailey's heart, and she slowly drifted

the door creaked open, startling Hailey awake. "Who's