Chapter 380

But what did Wade mean by "do this to her?" Was he talking about... giving up on Narelle?

I stood frozen by the doorway, watching as Wade's face tightened with strain. His fists were clenched, hanging stiffly by his sides, his complexion pale, almost ghostly.

"Are you deaf? I told you to leave! Leave!" the middle-aged woman cried out, her voice rising as she shoved him.

Wade stumbled slightly but steadied himself. "At least let me stay with her until the end. Please."

"It's your fault! If it wasn't for you, she wouldn't be like this!" the woman screamed, pounding weakly on his chest. "Give me back my Narelle! Give me back my daughter!"

So she was Narelle's mom, Mrs. Yule.

Watching this, my heart ached. I wanted to step in, say something, do anything to help.

Before I could move, Mr. Yule walked over and gently pulled her away. "Stop. Let Narelle have some peace."

"Narelle... my Narelle..." Mrs. Yule's sobs grew louder, her body trembling in her husband's arms.

Mr. Yule led her