Chapter 138

"No need," Zachary refused firmly. "You stay home with Mommy Jessie and Cody. I can manage on my own."

...

Zane and the others arrived at the busy hospital.

Willow was very nervous. She held my hand tightly, her eyes fixed ahead.

I asked, "Don't you want to see your grandparents?"

Without a second thought, Willow replied, "I do!"

I could sense her tension.

Zane had already parked in front of the hospital room.

I squatted down and gently patted her back. "But you look like you're not very happy."

Only then did Willow turn to look at me.

softly, "Can you tell Mommy

kept her

"It's okay if you don't want to talk

tell Mommy when we get home tonight." Willow's voice was

the issue if she were willing to share, and it would be easier for me to

finished our exchange before

her grandfather and grandmother before

take a good look at you. Looks like you've grown taller

Willow obediently walked over.

Milton carefully examined her.

face and a pair of sparkling eyes that looked like shiny

nodded. "Zane,

"I treat her like my

good." Milton started to tear up. He had wanted to call his wife, Dorothy Bennet, but she had been unwell recently and had trouble sleeping. Now that she was asleep, Milton

gestured. "And now, she's grown

emotional. "Yes.

at Willow. "Do you want to say anything

but couldn't get a single word out. She

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