The presence of one person had driven a wedge between mother and daughter, a thorn in their hearts that hurt with every touch.
Rosalind and Matilda, along with the doctors and nurses, wheeled Joshua into a hospital room. His injuries weren't severe, so he was placed in a regular room instead of the ICU. Matilda asked the doctor, "What can he eat when he wakes up?" "Slight, easily digestible food," the doctor replied.
"Okay, thank you," Matilda said with evident tension.
"No problem, call us if you need anything." Thalassa made her way to the hospital lobby when a pregnant woman holding a medical report stopped her in her tracks.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThalassa tried to sidestep her, but a glimpse of the woman's face brought a surprising sense of familiarity that made her do a double-take.
The woman was beautiful, dressed in elegant maternity wear, her belly prominently displayed, indicating late pregnancy.
Thalassa gasped, "Su, Amelia..." If she wasn't mistaken, this was Amelia! Leopold's mother! And she was pregnant! Three years ago, Amelia was forty-five, which made her forty-eight now. And yet, she was expecting! Seeing Thalassa's shock, Amelia's lips curled into a wry smile, her eyes still carrying a deep-seated hatred. "Don't callAunt, you're not worthy!" Thalassa felt her heart sink. Amelia still harbored hatred for her, evident in her spiteful gaze.
"Three years ago, my son died because of you. Three years later, I meet you again, this harbinger of bad luck. I hope my baby learns to recognize you and steers clear!" Amelia's words were sharp as she turned and walked away, hand on her belly.
It took her a year to recover from Leopold's death, and another year of trying before she finally got pregnant.
M NOW PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES ON EPICPLA Now a high-risk pregnancy, she had to be careful about everything, including avoiding stress.
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She had finally gotten a second chance at motherhood and wouldn't let anything jeopardize it.
Thalassa stood frozen, watching Amelia walk away, her heart heavy as if weighed down by a massive stone.
Callum had told her that Leopold had acted foolishly in his attempt to secure her freedom, and Amelia's hatred had persisted.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe couldn't unlink herself from Leopold's death, a source of perpetual guilt and pain.
"Why are you still standing here?" Lost in her sorrow, Thalassa jumped at the sound of a deep voice behind her.
Turning, she saw Lysander in a wheelchair, alone.
Instinctively concerned, she asked, "Isn't anyone here to help you with the wheelchair?" "I can manage," Lysander said.
"You're here for Joshua's payment, right? Lethelp hoyou Thalassian offered moving to assist him. "No need, you can go," Lysander insisted.
Pausing, Thalassa hesitated before lowering her hand, "Alright then, just be careful."
With that, she turned and walked away, unaware of Lysander's deep gaze following her every step. X