“Maddie, it's not like you don't know. I haven't had a mother since I was a child. The person who gave birth to me just gave me this body and nothing else.”Ava's remarks sounded like she was acting in a fit of pique, but she still obediently drank the soup made by Madeline.Madeline nodded and sat down at the side. Then, she looked at Ava very seriously. “But Ava, from an objective point of view, what kind of people do you think your parents are?”Ava paused while drinking the soup. Even though her expression seemed a little reluctant, she still spoke seriously.“If you look at it from an outsider’s perspective, one of them is a successful lady who’s intelligent, elegant, kind, and generous. The other is an influential doctor with both medical skills and morality. Both of them are outstanding well-known figures.”“That’s all?” Madeline asked. “If you look at it from another perspective, how do you think they treat you?”“Me? They’re great.” Ava smiled again, but this smile looke
Upon hearing this, Madeline smiled slightly.She knew that even though Ava was still arguing stubbornly, in her heart, Ava was willing to believe that this was the truth.“Ava, there might not be ample time in the future, especially since so many things have happened these days. It’s difficult to predict what will happen in the future. Therefore, we must cherish everything in front of us, especially those who truly love us.”Ava understood what Madeline wanted to convey, but at this moment, she just wanted to escape.“Maddie, what's Danny’s situation like now? I heard… I heard from that person just now that Dan bled a lot because he wanted to save me. Is his condition serious?”“I'm going to visit Dan in a while, so don't worry. If something bad had happened to Dan, that person you mentioned just now would have already told you.”“...”Ava knew that Madeline was deliberately teasing her and called Raegan that. However, if Raegan was sure that Daniel was fine, Ava was relieved.
“...”What Madeline wanted to express was too obvious. Ava was not stupid. Of course, she understood.Just when Ava was staying silent, someone knocked gently on the door of the ward.Madeline and Ava looked up at the same time and saw Neil in a white coat standing at the door hesitantly. There was a conflicted expression on his face. He was worried about Ava’s reaction to his appearance, but at the same time, he was expecting Ava to let him in.Madeline glanced at the two people who were not speaking, smiled, and said, “Hello Dr. Long. Ava and I happened to be talking about you.”Upon hearing that, Neil's expression became more natural, and a smile appeared on his face. “Really? What were you talking about?” He walked in while asking, his eyes shifting to Ava's face from time to time.When he saw the wounds on Ava's face, his heart ached, but he could not say anything to comfort Ava. It was as if he had lost the qualification to care about his daughter many years ago.“Ava is w
Madeline was calm. She did not have the slightest hint of fear or avoidance.“I heard that you've already left. Why did you suddenly come back? You’re even following me now. Is there anything else you want to tell me?” Madeline asked directly with a slight smile.Hannah looked at the calm smile on Madeline's face, and her eyes sank. However, the next second, she also smiled.“Yes, as you said, I'm very unwilling. Even if I really have to go back to St. Piaf, I have to say goodbye to my good ‘sister’ before leaving.”Hannah obviously had something to say. When she said the word ‘sister’, it sounded extremely ironic.Although Hannah's eyes and words were full of strong dissatisfaction and unwillingness, and perhaps she still wanted to take revenge on Madeline, Madeline's heart was inexplicably calm at this moment. There was not even the slightest fluctuation.Madeline just smiled and nodded. “Well then, do you want to go to a nearby cafe to sit down and properly bade farewell?”“N
“So, Eveline, thank you. I’ll never make a fool of myself again in the days to come.”After saying this, Hannah curled her lips into an intriguing smile before turning around decisively.After turning around and taking two steps, she looked back at Madeline who was standing there.“There's one more thing I forgot to say. I wish you and Mr. Whitman a long and happy life.”After giving this last blessing, Hannah walked forward freely and did not look back.Madeline looked at Hannah's back, which was gradually disappearing. She did not forget to reply, “Thank you.”On the way back, Madeline still found it a little weird.How did Hannah suddenly have an epiphany?Something must have happened.A person who hated her to the bone was suddenly relieved and unaffected. Something must have enlightened her.Yet, Madeline could not think of the reason until she got home and heard Jeremy talk about what happened last night.“Last night, she seemed to be watching the evening news in the l
Fabian gave a very decisive answer, and his tone also sounded unfriendly. However, Madeline and Jeremy were used to Fabian's attitude by now.Of course, Madeline and Jeremy also understood that it was not that Fabian had a problem with them, but instead, he had grown.The young master who used to be cynical had now become calmer and steadier.That was why Madeline and Jeremy were comfortable letting Lillian stay with Fabian.“Fabian, how’s Lily's health recently?” Jeremy asked earnestly. The thing that he was concerned about the most was his precious princess’ health.Fabian turned the camera of the phone around. Lillian's cute baby face appeared on the screen again.In the warmly decorated bedroom, the gentle warmth of the setting sun quietly scattered on Lillian's fair little face. Small dimples accentuated both sides of her small mouth. She looked very energetic.Madeline believed this was all due to Fabian.“Fabian, Lily looks great. Thank you for taking such good care of m
Feeling the warmth of Lillian's little hands, Fabian felt a wonderful warm current flowing comfortably through his heart.He looked at Lillian's drawing. The tall, thin man in the drawing was him.In the drawing, he was holding Lily's hand and they were standing in front of a building that looked like a kindergarten.Fabian instantly understood what Lillian meant. She wanted to go to school. It was true that she would feel bored if she was locked at home or in the hospital every day.Children of this age needed to play with their peers.Fabian decided to send Lily to kindergarten, but he was still very worried.Lillian's body was not completely healthy. Plus, she could not speak, so he was afraid that Lily would be excluded and bullied in kindergarten.Even so, he could also see that Lily really wanted to go to school.After careful consideration, Fabian did a lot of research and finally decided to send Lillian to the best aristocratic kindergarten closest to his workplace.
Fabian denied it very simply and decisively with a look of displeasure on his handsome face.The teacher was stunned for a moment, but she quickly reacted and continued to put on a sweet, friendly smile. “I'm so sorry, I thought you were Lillian's—”“I'm Lillian's guardian. If anything happens to Lillian at school, notify me immediately.”Fabian said and handed over his business card.The teacher took the business card in her hand and glanced at it carefully.Fabian turned back and stroked Lillian's little head. “Lily, go in with the teacher. I’ll come to pick you up after school.”Lillian lifted her baby face and blinked at Fabian.Fabian lifted the corner of his lips and smiled softly. After that, he reached out and put a piece of candy in Lillian's palm. Then, he looked at the teacher seriously.“Miss Charles, I’ll leave Lillian in your care, then.”The teacher quickly put away the business card and smiled before nodding at Fabian.“Mr. Johnson, don't worry. I’m already aw