NovelBarZoey was a capable woman, and with her support, Mark couldn’t even approach the ward. He could only wait outside, accompanied by Peter.
Luckily, Edwin’s recovery was swift.
Three days later, he was in good shape again.
However, Edwin refrained from mentioning his runaway episode. The adults were afraid of upsetting him and avoided discussing the topic.
Also Edwin no longer referred to Mark as ‘dad.’
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMark touched Edwin’s head and asked, “Why don’t you call me ‘dad’ anymore?”
Edwin suddenly said, “I was quite happy when you were still my Great -uncle Mark.”
During that time, Edwin had been the most important child to Mark.
Each time Mark saw Edwin, he showered him with attention, arranged for their meetings, and spent the whole day playing with him.
Edwin stated frankly.
Mark’s eyes welled up with tears.
Mark stepped outside for a cigarette. As he exhaled, the smoke dissipated into the air with the wind.
A young girl, holding a doll, gazed at Mark from afar.
She had a lovely face, albeit with a hint of shyness.
Laura was in the same hospital as Edwin, but Mark hadn’t visited her in several days.
She had secretly gone to the upper floor today.
Laura overheard Mark having a heated argument with an attractive woman. The dispute appeared to revolve around Laura. Because of Laura, Mark’s wedding with the woman had been called off, and it seemed they were headed for a divorce.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLaura had contemplated leaving.
However, she knew that Mark would eventually find her, leading to more arguments between Mark and the woman.
Hence, Laura was obedient and didn’t make a sound.
She wondered if her absence would lead to fewer disputes and help Mark cease his distraught smoking.
Laura slowly turned around.
She returned to her ward and scribbled a message on a piece of paper.
“I don’t want to be treated anymore. I want to go home.”
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