tretched fingers. Memories of the past flashed th

s eyes, a haze of anger in the dark de

rd onto the floor: "I... there

wed hard. The only thought in her mind was to escape to the kitch

ctedly called her

y. Sure enough, each word from Caleb's mouth was firm, filled with warning a

t as much this time. Chloe gently closed her eyes, nodding in acceptance:

f Caleb's heart's abse

to see Lily eagerly waiting at the door of her hospital room. Seeing Chloe, the littl

slight fever, showing a serious illness. Chloe worriedly touched her forehead

tightly around Chloe's neck: "It's been so long since you

y. She shook her head repeatedly and showed the thermos in front of L

up like bright crystal beads. She sat up in bed,

eeing the close bond between his daughter and Chloe, his anger flar

th to be fed with soup. She inhaled the scent of Chloe's body and snuggled against her shoulder: "Every time I g

es. Her hand holding the spoon trembled violently as

r when she saw Chloe's evasive exp

oup bowl aside and hugged the child tightly, softly comforting her: "L

a long pause, she murmured softly, saying words with no sound: "Mommy's

y out the window. Outside, the leaves rustled in th

had com

r two people, there was only a small chair for resting. Caleb occupied the sofa indi

reading fairy tales to her. Halfway through the story, Lily fe

's arm back under the blanket, tucked her in, and o

he night, but Chloe cherished these rare moments. It had been over two months sinc

mething. Chloe leaned in to listen and quickly heard the little on

oe before why her mother

d kissed Lily's sweaty forehead. She stroked her litt

since the afternoon. Just as she arrived home, Caleb had brought her here... She looked around

't soothe her. The child always reached out for Chloe to hold. Only after r

nuggled into Chloe's chest, wh

Aunti

using just the right amount of pressure. The child

omforting to hold. Chloe clung t

comfortable." Caleb's deep voice rang out, like

spital bed. Sweat dripped from her body, and her shirt, we

ible. Embarrassed, she clutch

demeanor, he couldn't help but mock: "Don't worry, I'm ver

o immediately turn red. Lily was sound asleep, leaving onl