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CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: Sick Child
IcyDandelionDear readers, I'm sorry about the mistake earlier made in this chapter by mixing up two chapters from different books. Also, sorry for taking so long to notice. Thanks to those who pointed it out.
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A sense of dread coursed through Scott when he heard the sober tone of the doctor. He sat up on the couch as his palm suddenly became sweaty. "What is it, doc?""I carried out some tests yesterday. Cora said that Tommy had been stooling yesterday morning, so I had to take some of the fecal matter alongside his blood sample. I carried out some tests yesterday and..." the doctor paused."And what?" Scott's patience ran out. "What did you find?""It seems that Tommy has a kidney infection.""I beg your pardon? What the hell did you just say?" Scott felt he had heard wrong. But after the doctor repeated his words, his phone fell from his hand. He crashed back on the couch as tears stung his eyes.He turned his head to look at Tommy's sleeping face. How could this be? Why the hell was this happening? His precious boy was suffering from a kidney infection? This has got to be some kind of a mistake!With great doubt, Scott picked up the phone again and pressed it to his ear. The doctor was y
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A strange gust of wind blew into the reception hall after that angry voice. Scott froze when he saw his ex-wife scowling at him as if she was going to rip him apart any moment from now.Still oblivious, he uttered, "Zara, what are you doing here?"Zara tilted her head back in disgusted confusion. "What am I doing here? Did you seriously ask me that? You are holding my son's hand and you are asking me such a silly question!""What?" Scott looked down at Jayden and then back at his ex-wife. "This is your son?""Hey, Mommy!" Jayden squealed and ran to his mother before Scott could get an answer.Zara picked him up and held him tightly. She looked at him all over. "Did he hurt you, baby? I thought I told you not to talk to strangers. What were you doing with him?""He's not a stranger, Mommy. That's Tommy's father. You wanted to meet him on Monday, remember?"It wasn't until then that Zara realized what was going on here. The Tommy her son had spoken about with so much excitement was actu
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The grimace Cora had caused visible cracks in her heavy makeup. Her forehead had wrinkles as if she was some old hag. Oblivious to this, she stepped into the room while shooting Zara a hard glare. "Are you deaf? What are you doing here? And who the hell let you in?""I did!" A male voice came from the door before Zara could respond.Cora turned around and saw Scott holding two ice cream cones in his hands. He frowned at her as he walked in. "Have you forgotten that this is a hospital? Keep your voice down, will you?"In a fit of pique, Cora turned to Scott. "You knew about this? How could you allow her to come in? What business does she have with my son? With us!""Hold your horses, Cora." Scott shot her a searing glare. "How can I explain if you can't even keep calm for a second? Don't you know how to behave even in front of kids?"Hearing this, Cora's face flushed with embarrassment. She glanced at the bed and saw that Tommy and Jayden were looking at her with disappointed eyes."I'
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Zara suddenly had a splitting headache when she heard that. She froze and sucked in a quick breath as Scott flashed her an even more provocative smile. She watched him walk away. How in God's name did he find out about George's sexuality? Has this man been stalking her and everyone close to her for years now?No matter how hard Zara tried, she couldn't shake off the thought of being spied on. Scott knew things he shouldn't. She feared for George and his career. As a result, she called him. She told him all that Scott said."You don't have to worry about me, Zee. I'm already building a career here. If Scott likes, he can broadcast the news. Chances are that he will be labeled a fool for outing me. I'm just worried that you will be roped into the whole drama."Hearing this, Zara exhaled deeply. She knew what he went through before he decided to go back to the States two years ago. His mother had found out about his sexuality and they had a big fight. He abandoned everything he had here
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An ear-splitting cry brought Zara and Scott back to reality. Zara pulled away from him so swiftly as if he was some tall pole of fire. Combing her hair with her fingers, she blinked severally while avoiding his eyes."How could you do this to me, Scott?" Cora cried as she marched over with an ugly grimace.She then turned to Zara. "And you! Why the fuck were you in my man's arms!""Stop being delusional, Cora. You think I threw myself into his arms? That's far from what happened. It was a mere accident!" Baring her teeth, Cora moved closer and stabbed her finger just above Zara's chest. She then said word for word, "You are a lying thot. I just saw you staring at him with dreamy eyes while you were in his arms but you say it was a mere accident? Do you take me for a fool?""No, I don't!" Zara retorted, "I actually think you are just a delusional and blind bat. What dreamy eyes are you talking about? What's so special about Scott that would make me stare at him like that?""Zara, are
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"What? How can you make such an assumption?" Scott uttered, looking absolutely flustered.Cora was no fool. She noticed the change in his expression and got more suspicious. Tears dripped down her cheeks as she stood on tiptoes to look him in the eye. "That doesn't answer my question, Scott. Is Zara the reason why you have been so closed off to me? Are you in love with her?"Scott looked away without uttering a word. He was surprised at himself. Turns out, he didn't even know the answer to these questions. Why was he feeling so regretful, yet so angry since Zara reappeared? Was this some kind of—"Answer me!" Cora screamed, breaking his train of thought."Beat it, young woman!" He scolded her. "Stop raising your voice here. This is a hospital, remember?"Cora shook her head vigorously. "I won't stop until you answer my questions, Scott. Why is it so hard for you to answer? Do you have feelings for that bitch? Yes or no?""No!" he yelled and took a deep breath. He then opened his arms.
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