A Shocking Thought


    Before I could answer, Matthew exined, “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, unting 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.”


    “Hold it in? How can I?!” I roared and red at Ivanna.


    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 dy your work for us!”


    Afterward, I brushed past her and returned to the ward, wiping my tears. As soon as I entered, I saw


    Matthewforting 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.


    “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.”


    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.”


    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!”


    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.


    I was restless the whole afternoon as people from the kindergarten visited. Even the boy’s parents


    came and went. It kept going untilte at night, and I felt overwhelmed.


    Ava finally fell asleep, and I stayed beside her. The doctor said she shouldn’t make any sudden


    movements.


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    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.


    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 thepany immediately.


    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.


    Ivanna called again a few dayster 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.