NovelsFreeChapter 842: "Which hospital?" His voice was low now, deadly calm, but barely holding back the storm beneath. “Don't tellyou don't know!" "Yes! Yes, I do!" At the hospital, Hadley felt noticeably better after waking from the anesthesia. The heaviness in her limbs had lifted, and her head was clearer.
"Hadley, con." Elissa gently took her arm, helping her sit up. Her voice was soft, filled with care. "Does it hurt? If not, the doctor suggested walking a little—just around the bed. It'll help with recovery." Hadley took a breath and assessed her body. "No, it doesn't hurt," she said, surprised by how manageable it was.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"That's good." Elissa helped her to her feet. "I can't see, so you'll need to guide yourself a little-keep one hand on the bed frand lean onwith the other. Just go slow." "Alright." With measured steps, Hadley began to walk, supporting herself as instructed.
Just then, her phone buzzed. It was Melba calling.
"Hadley," Melba greeted her immediately, her tone mock-stern. "Lettell you-Joy was being a little rascal. She threw out all the lettuce and carrots from her sandwich. Said she didn't like the 'green stuff.'” "Melba, I'm sorry! Don't tell Mommy! I promise, I won't do it again!" "No, missy! You have to promise your...
"Mom!" Melba teased, and Hadley could hear the smile in her voice as she handed the phone over. "Mom!" Hadley's eyes burned at the sound of her daughter's voice. "Oh, my dear Joy," she whispered.
"Mommy," Joy said again, quickly, a little sheepish now. "I know I was wrong. I'll eat my vegetables next time, I promise. Don't be upset, okay?" "Okay, honey. I am not upset." Usually, in moments like this, Hadley would slip into the familiar role of the firm, no-nonsense mother. But today, she couldn't bring herself to be stern.
"Mommy's the best!" Joy squealed with delight. "Melba, my mom forgave me!" "Then you better keep your word!" Hadley said gently, her voice trembling. "Be good and eat your veggies, alright?" "Got it! Mom, I'm gonna eat all my veggies now!" "Alright, honey. I love you, Joy." As the call ended and the phone fell silent, Hadley's composure crumbled. Just yesterday, she had been dreaming of Joy's future. And now—just one night later-that future felt like it had shattered before her eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe had failed to give Joy a healthy body. Failed to give her the carefree childhood she deserved. She had tried so hard to bring another child into the world to save Joy, but even that hope had slipped through her fingers.
How could she bring herself to blJoy for anything?
Joy had grown up with so little comfort, so little ease. Especially those dark years in Blathe-years Hadley once thought she wouldn't survive.
She had clawed her way through that storm, holding on for her daughter.
And yet, the pain hadn't stopped with her-it had passed on to Joy. That truth pierced her more deeply than anything.
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