Chapter 19 Trevor ended up driving Talia to the hospital , with Isabella curled up in his arms the entire way When Isabella woke up , she didn't bothered by being held by him . After weeks of seeing him lurking around their neighborhond , he wasn't really a stranger to her anymore . In her four year old world , he was just ... there . Walking into the hospital room . Talia immediately spotted her foster mother . The woman looked ancient , all skin and bones , like she was already halfway gone . The moment she saw Talia , her shaky hand reached out desperately . " Talia , you actually came ... Talia took her hand and sank into the bedside chair , trying to ignore how fragile those fingers felt . " Yeah . I'm here . " I wasn't like they'd ever been close . Even when the woman was healthy , she'd treated Talia more like an obligation than a daughter . But seeing her like this - so fragile , so close to the end - stirred up emotions Talla didn't know she still had . But maybe when you're dying , you want to see everyone you you've ever known one last time . So you can leave this world without any loose ends They made small talk for a bit , and then her foster mother noticed Trevor standing behind Talia with Isabella in his arms " Look at you , it's been so long . Your daughter's gotten so big . " Talia gestured for Isabella to come over , " Say hi to grandma . " " HL grandma , " Isabella said sweetly . The old woman's eyes filled with tears . " Hello , sweetheart . You're such a good girl She stroked Isabella's cheek gently , then looked up at Trevor . " You must be Talia's husband . This is the first time we've met . " Talia started to correct her . " He's not- But her foster mother was already talking over her , her voice getting weaker . " Talla's always been so stubborn , so indipendent . When I'm you and her girl are the only family she left . Promise me you'll take care of her ." Trevor glanced at Talis's profile . When she didn't object , he nodded solemnly I promise . You have my word . " That seemed to satisfy her . She settled back against the pillows , looking more peaceful than she had all day . She closed her eyes and started coughing - harsh , rattling sounds that made all the monitors go crazy . Talia rushed out to get the ductor . Within minutes , her for room in their grief gone . foster mother was being sent into emergency surgery . All the biological kids showed up , clustering around the waiting Talia found a corner where she could sit alone , anxiety eating at her stomach . She kept thinking about all the things they'd never said to each other , all the conversations they'd never had Then she felt gentle fingers smooth the worry lines on her forehead . " Hey , don't torture yourself . I've already flown in the best cardiac team from Johns Hopkins . She's getting the best possible care . " 23:09 You Wanted Her Happy WITH MY GLORY ? I Made You Childless WITH YOUR BLOODLINE Chapter 19 Trevor sat down beside her , then said something that cause out of nowhere . " Talin , if it was me in there dying , would you be this upset ? The question caught her completely off guard . She looked up at him , really thinking about it . " Yeah , " she said quietly . " Probably . " Because despite everything he'd put her through , she didn't actually hate him . Hating someone meant carrying them around in your head forever , and she was too tired for that kind of emotional burden . If someone she knew was dying - anyone , really - it would hit her . Life was so fucking fragile . Once it's gone , it was gone for good . No do - overs , no second chances . When Trevor heard her answer , something shifted in his expression . He smiled , but it wasn't a happy smile . It was sad and grateful and heartbroken all at once . The surgery dragged on for three hours . When the doctor finally came out , his face said everything they needed to know . She couldn't make it . Another life , gone .