Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 523

Nathaniel fell silent, his expression darkening. What was his sister plotting now?

Giselle Harvey, unbothered by his rudeness, just smiled and swung the brand- new handheld game console in her hand. She turned her attention to Adrian, who was perched on the sofa, and her voice softened.

"Adrian, it's been a while, hasn't it?"

She crouched down to his eye level, her tone gentle and coaxing. "Don't you miss Giselle? Look, I brought the newest game console just for you. While Ms. Pembroke is busy sorting things out, how about I keep you company?"

As she spoke, she came closer and brushed her hand tenderly against Adrian's small cheek. "Don't be scared, sweetheart. I know you didn't push Julian down the stairs. I'll always believe you."

***

Kingsford Medical Center.

The summer sun was sinking, but the evening sky was still bright when a car came tearing down the road and screeched to a halt near the hospital entrance.

Leonard jumped out and yanked open the back door.

Before he could reach in, Mila had already stepped out from the other side, ignoring him completely as she strode toward the hospital with determined steps.

The Montgomery family wasted no time.

the plane before a Montgomery car was waiting for them at the airport. There was no time for arguments; the children's safety was all

the hospital-headed directly for the rooftop

the shock when she opened the door and saw the fragile child lying in the hospital bed, swaddled in bandages, his skin mottled with cuts and bruises.

a year since

on him; now, every trace of softness was

look

couldn't begin to imagine what he'd suffered in that time-or how any mother could fail her child so completely. Even if she didn't love him,

with anger as she glared at the woman by the

to her nose, inhaling the scent, her tone slow and dismissive. "Why are you glaring at me? If my son's lying here in this condition,

breath. Not wanting to disturb Julian's rest, she

a clear update

aren't too serious-just minor fractures in the left lower leg and arm. He's young, so he should heal quickly. The main concern is

do we treat the bleeding? Will he need surgery?" Mila's heart clenched at the mention of

bleed, and with a child this young, we avoid surgery if possible. We'll manage it with medication. If he doesn't wake up after a while, then we'll consider an operation. His

Sophia's decision?

that medication was truly the best course, and only

P.n

he's awake, he'll need plenty of nourishing food to build his strength. At his age, he should be growing-parents ought to make sure he's eating properly, even if he's a picky

a fussy child-after all,

all wealthy, and nothing but the best treatment and medicine were