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I took a shower and threw away the clothes with blood.
Then, I packed some of Isabella’s toys. When I was about to go back to the hospital, I heard someone open the door downstairs.
I hid the pack and walked out. It was Antonio as expected.
He was surprised when he saw me. “Why are you still up?”
I looked at him with a calm expression. “Why didn’t you answer my calls?”
He paused and took out his phone, looking as if he just saw my calls. “Sorry, I’ve been busy, so I didn’t hear them… Did anything happen?”
I wondered if I should call him out and show him the photo I had taken in the hospital.
However, since I had decided to leave him, I didn’t bother to argue.
Thus, I shook my head. “Nothing. It’s just that Isabella misses you.”
Antonio felt relieved. He walked upstairs while taking off his tie. “Good. If anything had happened to Bella, I would live with regret for the rest of my life.
“I’ve missed you two so much.”
Then, he pushed open the door of Isabella’s bedroom.
It was dark inside, with no signs of Isabella.
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Thus, Antonio turned to look at me. “Where is Isabella?”
I didn’t expect him to open the door, so my heart skipped a beat.
However, I looked calm. “I drove her to my parents‘ place after we left the amusement park.”
With no feeling of doubt, he nodded and walked to the bathroom.
I looked at his back with sadness.
Today was Monday, and Isabella had to go to school. Why would I send her to my parents‘ place?
But Antonio didn’t notice anything wrong.
I went to the bathroom and saw his figure through the glass door. He was replying to someone on the phone.
Thus, I went to the study and turned on his laptop smoothly.
Their messages on WhatsApp were synced to the laptop. I saw Natalie send him, “Antonio, it’s dark in the hospital. If only you were here.”
Antonio replied, “I offered to stay, but you kept saying I should go. Now you know it’s scary, don’t you?”
Natalie sent a crying emoji.
Antonio replied immediately, “Don’t be scared. I’ll be back soon.”
I closed the laptop vigorously and felt ironic.
Since his mind was filled with Natalie, how could he care about Isabella?
I went back to my bedroom. As expected, Antonio walked out soon and
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said in a hurried voice, “Honey, I have to hit the office again for
something urgent and may not be able to come back tonight. You don’t have to wait up.”
Then, he put on his suit coat and headed out.
I didn’t argue with him about his lie. Since I had decided to leave, I wanted no disharmony.
Instead, I took out the things I had packed and left for the hospital.
The next morning, Isabella finally came to.
The doctor came and examined her. Then, he said, “Take a good rest” and left.
I was relieved and held Isabella’s hand, tears stinging my eyes.
Surprisingly, Isabella comforted me. “Don’t cry, mom. I’m fine.”
I froze before weeping.
She was a sweet girl. After what had happened, she didn’t cry but comforted me.
Meanwhile, her dad was with another woman. He didn’t deserve such at good daughter.
I hugged Isabella gently and wiped the tears off my face. “They’re happy tears. I’m happy that I didn’t lose you.”
I was afraid that she would feel pain because of my hug, so I let go of her
soon.
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She looked around. “Mom, where is Dad?”
I paused. Then, I answered while avoiding her innocent look, “He’s working. He’ll come when he’s available.”
I thought she would ask questions, but she just nodded and dropped her
eyes.
I looked at her when my heart stung.
She was so thoughtful at her young age. But I just wanted her to be careless.
Right then, my phone went off.
I picked it up and saw the notice of my role change sent from the
company.
One month later, I’d be a director in the Canadian division.
I pressed “confirm” and set a countdown clock of 30 days going on my phone.
Soon, I’d have a new life.
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