When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 659

As my due date approached, my mom and uncle decided to pay me a visit. I’d visited her in the hospital before, witnessing firsthand the toll the media frenzy had taken on her. The relentless reporters, hungry for a scoop, had made her life a living nightmare. Thankfully, my

uncle had arranged for her to receive treatment abroad, thanks to Dailey’s connection with a psychologist overseas.

Their arrival filled me with joy. I hurried over, beaming, “Mom, Uncle, you’re here!”

My mom jumped, scolding gently, “Goodness, child, with you being so far along, you shouldn’t be startling like that!”

My uncle glanced at my rounded belly and nodded in approval, “Looking good, you’ve put on weight.”

“Not long ago, you looked so frail, as if a strong wind could knock you over,” he added.

“How’s the treatment going? I tried calling but couldn’t get through. Uncle said you’ve been doing

up nicely from her physical wounds, but throwing that party and then worrying over your pregnancy has weighed heavily on

for nearly losing my baby. I’ve

always yearned for family love. With grandma gone, I hope you can stay

squeezed my face gently, affirming, “Of course, my dear. I’ve missed you

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day my child was born was unexpectedly pleasant, yet inside the delivery room, I was sweating buckets. Gregory had offered to be there with me, but I declined. I figured that the sight of childbirth wasn’t exactly picturesque, but I wanted my mom there instead. I thought that the bond between grandmother and grandchild

see the baby’s head now, just a bit longer.

it hurts so

know about childbirth, readying himself to be by my side, but knowing I was in pain without being able to see me ramped up his agitation. Dailey tried to offer

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books and documentaries. The documentaries, in particular, had her heart in knots. The anxiety had built up in the days leading to my delivery, an anxiety she strove to hide from me. Yet,

iced Americano; it might help you calm down,” Dailey

Gratefully, she accepted, “Thanks.”