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.

together and closed her eyes for a moment of silent

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

I want

safe for you to be alone," Hailey said firmly. "You're

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 exams

"I want to stay up with Mom

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

"Okay."

grew warm. Aileen took out her study materials and quietly reviewed her notes. She wanted to be strong, brave, and live up to the future

sense of pride

later, Aileen fell asleep with her book in her arms.

first come here, how she, Declan, Pamela, and Aileen used to sit together, laughing over

one of them was

heart, and

that moment, the door creaked open, startling Hailey awake.