Chapter 8 Chapter 8 288 (Vouchers Juliana was speechless. After a moment, she gave a cold smile. "Ridiculous." She turned away dismissively and walked toward the dining room, clearly uninterested in continuing the conversation with Tracie. Tracie turned to look at Grover. "Grover, I've seen in dramas where one spouse doesn't directly give the divorce pa- pers to the other, but sends someone else to do it, which leads to misunderstandings. To avoid that, I'm giving it to you personally. Please sign it as soon as possible. And..." She paused and looked at Wendi. Her voice softened and became hoarse. "Since you've already planted the idea in Wendi's mind about picking a new mother, I hope you'll always treat her like a treasure. As long as she can grow up happy and healthy, I'll pretend... I never... gave birth to her." With that, Tracie nearly ran out of the villa. She couldn't stay another moment. If she did, she would break down and cry. Yes, she had already let go of Wendi. But hearing Wendi say she didn't want her anymore, that she wanted to kick her out-those words still felt like a light- ning strike to her heart, making every part of her ache. Where has she gone, hiding at a time like this?" Lesa fumed when she brought up Tracie. If Tracie were here now, Lesa would slap her and make her apologize! "She ran away from home," Grover said flatly. Adolfo and Cherry both froze, stunned. 8.0% 10:15 Chapter 8 288 Vouchers Cherry, shaking with anger, laughed bitterly. "She ran away? At a time like this? Doesn't she realize she's practically condemning Oliver to death?" Lesa sobbed. "She knows Oliver needs her blood, and she's doing this to make things harder for us." "This is outrageous! How dare she? Doesn't she fear Grover will divorce her? I'm calling her right now and asking how she could be so bold!" Cherry grabbed the phone in the hospital room and dialed Tracie's number. Meanwhile, Tracie saw that the call was from the Children's Hospital. She immediately knew it was the Stanton fami- ly. She hung up without a second thought. After a brief pause, she turned off her phone. She didn't want to have anything to do with the Stanton family. She drove to the best rehabilitation center for deaf and mute children in the city. By the time she arrived, it was exact- ly noon. At the registration desk, she said, "I'm here to pick up Rico." Just then, a little boy, about five or six years old, came running toward her, a big smile on his face. As he ran, he called out, "Mom! Mom!" His words were clear, and there was no trace of the deafness he once had. Tracie opened her arms, and the boy rushed into them. Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "Rico, you'll be the only child I have from now on..." Rico Stanton was the child that Tracie and Grover adopted. 11 When Tracie first discovered she was pregnant, she went to her prenatal checkup alone. On the way, she passed by a large dumpster and heard a faint cry. It was barely audible, almost unnoticeable. Yet it tugged at her heart. She approached the dumpster and found a tiny baby inside. The baby was burning with a high fever. Without hesitation, Tracie picked up the baby and rushed to the hospital for a full examination. 32.5% 10:15 Title: A Second Chance by CrushReel In "A Second Chance," Clarissa and Pierce, once the epitome of a perfect couple, drifted apart as life's challenges tested their love. Following their divorce, they embarked on separate journeys. However, fate may have other plans as circumstances lead them back towards each other. Will they seize this second chance at love or let past wounds hinder their reconnection? This contemporary drama novel intertwines themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of time travel and reincarnation. Readers will be captivated by the intricate exploration of how destiny plays a role in bringing souls together across different lifetimes. What sets "A Second Chance" apart is its compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of human emotions and the enduring power of love. Dive into this engaging tale that transcends time and space, available to read at CrushReel for those seeking a poignant story that resonates with the heart.