Chapter 157

TIMOTHY POT

The atmosphere in the car remained tense as Timothy drove toward the hospital. They had a cake tasting appointment soon, but Timothy had promised his mother that he would visit her at the hospital that day. It was a routine he had never

wanted to mi

Of course, this stop along the way displeased Stella. As they settled into the car. Stella couldn’t help but voice her irritation. Timothy, do we really have to go to the hospital today? We have so much to do.”

Timothy sighed, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. ‘Stella, you know how important it is for me to check on my mother. It won’t take long, I promise. Besides, I have to bring her fresh flowers

Stella squinted, her voice sharp with impatience. “Timothy, we’ve been planning this wedding for months, and there’s still so much to do. We don’t have time for these constant detours.”

Timothy’s jaw denched, his temper flaring as he fought to keep his frustration in check. “Stella, my mother is sick. She needs me, and I won’t abandon her. This won’t take more than an hour”

She didn’t answer him, instead turning to scowl out the window. Timothy sighed, shifting the car into reverse.

As they arrived at the hospital. Timothy steeled himself for the confrontation that was bound to follow. Stella didn’t understand the depth of his and his mother’s bond, and her impatience only served to widen the rift between them.

They made their way to his mother’s room, and Timothy’s heart ached at the sight of her frail form lying in the hospital bed. She looked up, her eyes lighting up with a faint smile as she saw her son.

“You’re here,” she said, her voice filled with gratitude.

He leaned down to kiss her cheek gently, placing the bouquet of fresh flowers he had brought on the windowsill. “Of course, Mom. How are you feeling today?”

His mother’s eyes brimmed with affection as she looked at him. “I’m hanging on.

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thanks to you.”

Stella, who had been standing by impatiently, couldn’t help but voice her annoyance. “Timothy, can we at least make this quick?”

Timothy’s jaw clenched as he fought to contain his irritation. “Stella, show somet respect. This is my mother.”

His mother intervened, her voice soft but tinged with sadness. “It’s alright. I’m a bit boring when I’m ill.”

bangs out of Lydia’s eyes. “No, Mom. You’re the life of

T

grew, her voice sharp. “This is ridiculous. We have things

her tone gentle. “Dear, don’t be so hard

Lydia. She looked away

have you and

short and uninterested. “Not

to keep the conversation going, her tone polite. “So, how

questions was apparent, and she answered tersely. “Romantically. We’re having a baby, and he wanted to do the right thing by marrying sooner rather than

as she considered Stella’s response. She leaned in closer, her voice filled with a hint of sarcasm. “Ah, a baby. How wonderful. It’s always good to have a reason

sharply.

further, the sarcasm more abundant now. “Of course, dear. Every act

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as she retorted, her tone biting.

she continued to probe. “Well. I’m just wondering how many of these ‘acts of love‘

winced at the implication, and it seemed to shock Stella as well. Unfortunately, the

start, “the paternity test confirmed that

voice filled with disappointment. “Timothy. I expected better of you. You’re

riote of anger. “How dare you suggest that there’s

the same mistakes your father and I did, bringing children

Lydia went on. “And you’re condemning that child to a life with that

at his mother’s words. “I’m doing the right thing,” he said slowly. hoping

her voice filled with sorrow. “I want what’s best for you, Timothy, above

grabbing his wrist and tugging him closer with a surprising amount of strength.

his eyes.

about her,” she continued anyway. “It was always about finding Evie again, making things

echoed in Timothy’s mind and he couldn’t help but recall those desperate days. When Evie had told him

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someone that would grip his heart

he ever

her voice laced with irritation. “We should

here.”

still, feeling a profound sense of disquiet. Somehow, he couldn’t. move beneath his

anger flared, and she marched over to Timothy.

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