Chapter 10 A Shocking Thought Before I could answer , Matthew explained , " She's not feeling well . " He touched my shoulder gently and said , " Don't worry , honey . The doctor said it wasn't serious . We can go home once Ava's passed the observation period . " Home ?! That word was a trigger for me . I got up and pushed Matthew away before running out of the ward , sobbing . The cracks in this family were already showing , and I knew it might shatter at any moment . Now , Ava's future stepmother was here , flaunting around me . Ivanna followed me as I rushed out , and Ava started crying again . " Coco , what's wrong with you ? Don't scare Ava like that . " Ivanna grabbed my arm , trying to console me . " Hold it in for a while . The kid is more important . " 2 " Hold it in ? How can I ?! " I roared and glared at Ivanna . 3 I realized I had lost control and tried to collect myself , but I was trembling . My mouth twitched as I said , " You should go back ! We're fine . Since you're so busy , you don't have to delay your work for us ! " 2 Afterward , I brushed past her and returned to the ward , wiping my tears . As soon as I entered , I saw Matthew comforting Ava . I went over and pulled him away with tears streaming down my face . Matthew looked at me dumbfoundedly and said , " Don't be too worried , okay ? You scared Ava . " Then Ivanna finally entered the room , not knowing what to do . She smacked her lips a few times , and the atmosphere became awkward . 2 " Chloe , I'll leave . Don't get too worked up over it . Call if you need me , " Ivanna said awkwardly before turning to my daughter . " Ava , I'm leaving now , Get well soon . Then I'll buy you some yummy food ! " I wiped my tears and turned to look at Matthew . " Didn't you say you haven't seen Ivanna in a long time? Go send her off . " a TA +25 Bonus Matthew's eyes narrowed for a moment . Then he grinned . " Sure . Don't cry anymore , okay ? " He escorted Ivanna out of the ward , and I overheard Ivanna saying , " No need to walk me out . Go and take care of Ava . I'll drop by again if I have time . " 2 I heard her footsteps fading as Matthew returned to my side , asking , " Honey , what's wrong ? " " Do you not know what's wrong ? " I looked at him with reddened eyes , and Ava started crying again . I quickly leaned down and kissed her cheek , saying , "Be good . Don't cry . Mommy's here ! " 7 Then I started crying too . Mommy would always be here , forever . But what about Daddy ? If we got divorced , what would happen to you , Ava ? I was shocked that such thoughts even crossed my mind . 1 I was restless the whole afternoon as people from the kindergarten visited . Even the boy's parents came and went . It kept going until late at night , and I felt overwhelmed . 4 Ava finally fell asleep , and I stayed beside her . The doctor said she shouldn't make any sudden movements . 4 Matthew was in the corridor making phone calls while I sat silently by the bedside , looking at my sleeping daughter . My heart was in turmoil , and Matthew knew something was wrong , so he stayed with me as a precaution . He didn't leave the hospital that night , and I didn't intend to let him either . I felt a rush of conflicting emotions as I looked at him lying on the side of the bed . I would have urged him to go home and rest if I hadn't discovered he was cheating on me . After all , he still had to work . 3 However , my thoughts had changed . Matthew was responsible for Ava and had to take care of her . If he no longer loved me , he had to love our daughter . After staying in the hospital for three days , the doctor finally discharged Ava . Matthew said we should let Ava rest for a few more days when we returned home . Since he had taken a few days off , he had to return to the company immediately . 2/3 Poprendo Alhlivúng thought +25 Bonus As I watched Matthew leave , I suspected he would rush to his lover . After all , he was trapped with me for a few days and was finally free . I felt relieved when that sly fox left . I wondered what else he could do behind my back since he could lie effortlessly to my face . 6 Ivanna called again a few days later to ask about Ava , and I responded indifferently . I shuddered whenever I remembered her lying to me while being with Matthew . I was disappointed that they would betray me so easily . I wanted to confirm if she was the " Mrs. Murphy " the receptionist told me about . What if it was her ? What would I do ? I considered divorce for the first time . Ultimately , I gritted my teeth and told myself to make Matthew pay and force him to leave with nothing . 7 Comments Support