hapter 44 Chapter 44 Alexanders Adams apple rolled as he said , Okay. For the first time in over a year , the two of them stopped their fighting . She held onto him tightly , just like she used to , while his fingers moved slightly before eventually hanging by his side . The car arrived at Alexanders company , and he instructed Lucas to send Aveline back . Instead of going back to the Sterling residence , Aveline went to the hospital Anthony still hadnt woken up and had been transferred to a regular ward . Aveline dismissed the nurse and personally brought warm water to clean his face and fingers . Muttering to herself , she said , Dad , I know your secret . I wish it were all fake . Cant you wake up and deny it ? Say that you didnt do those things , that you didnt kill Delilah . Dad , I have stomach cancer , and Alexander doesnt know . Its better this way . If I pay him back with life for another life , will he be able to let go of his hatred ? Ive had an easy life , spoiled by you . You are the best dad in the world . No matter what youve done to others , you will always be the person I respect the most . I will repay the debts you owe . I know that if you were still alive , you wouldnt allow me to do this . But I have no other choice . I love him . I fell in love with him at first sight eight years ago . Even if I only have one last month , I will savor it … Aveline rambled on , saying many fragmented words in front of the hospital bed . She knew that her time in this world was running out , and this was all she could do for her father . It wasnt until the afternoon that she returned to the Sterling residence . Alexander was a man of his word . If he promised , he would never break his promise . Just as she arrived at the Sterling residence , Aveline saw Nora waiting in the yard . Without Alexander present , she dropped all pretenses , and her delicately made up face twisted with at fierce expression . She stared at Aveline fiercely and said , Do you think he will turn back today ? Aveline , let go . 5.8 % Chapter 44 Aveline wasnt angry but instead calmly stared at her . Nora , do you love Alexander ? Nora was taken aback , not expecting Aveline to suddenly ask such a question . After a moment , she answered . Ive wanted to marry no one but him for over ten years . Ive known him longer than you have , and I love him more than you do . You have no chance of winning . Aveline smiled bitterly . She raised her head again and said calmly , Whether you believe it or not , at least today , I dont want to fight with you . The dead can never win against the living , especially considering the complicated relationship between her and Alexander , which couldnt be resolved in just a few words . I just need one month . After one month , I will leave A City . Do you think Im a three year old child ? You … Before she could finish her sentence , a milky voice sounded , Mama A little bundle wearing a bear onesie appeared on the snowy ground . With unsteady steps , the little one stumbled towards the two of them . After taking a few steps , the child fell to the ground but quickly got up . Jamie agilely crawled towards Aveline , but Aveline was faster . She took a few steps forward and lifted him up from the snowy ground . The little one seemed very happy and reached out his chubby little hand to grab Avelines neck. Seeing this , Nora pulled him away , and the child cried incessantly in her arms . Avelines heart ached at the sight , and without thinking , she reached out to hold the child , wanting to stop his crying . Nora held the child and tried to escape . The sound of the childs cries echoed in the yard . Suddenly , Nora . fell to the ground , and Aveline saw the child and her fall together . Without knowing where she found the strength , she rushed towards the child . What are you doing ! An angry voice rang out . Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...