Chapter 5
“Maya, I’m bringing Emma here only because I’m het father. It doesn’t mean I love Serena. You’re the only one I love. If you don’t want her hers. I won’t let Emma move in.“[]
Maya opened the door. “Come in.“]
Connor looked incredulous. “Maya, you… you’re okay with this?”
“Yeah, I’m okay with it.” Maya smiled faintly. She was leaving anyway, and this house wasn’t her home anymore. What did it matter to her who else moved in?
Maya turned and went back to the bedroom. Connor handed Emma to a nearby staff member and hurried after Maya. As soon as he entered the room. he noticed the missing wedding photo. Panicked, Connor rushed forward and hugged Maya tightly
“Maya, don’t be mad. Don’t ignore me.“]
Four years ago, when Serena first got pregnant, Maya had acted the same way–cold and distant.
Connor was terrified. He used all his strength to hold Maya tight. “Maya, you can be as angry as you want, but don’t talk about breaking up. You’ll belong to me for the rest of your life.”
He’d said the same words back then.]]
She thought that was the last time. Now she realized how naive she’d been.]
“Maya, I’m not with Serena. The only connection between us is Emma. You’re the only one in my heart.” Connor reaffirmed his love once again. As if to prove his point, he cupped Maya’s face and was about to kiss her.[]
“Daddy, I want Daddy!“[]
The little girl’s crying suddenly echoed throughout the entire house.
Connor paused mid–motion. He let go of Maya and rushed out of the room. “Emma’s crying. I need to go comfort her.”
Maya wiped her face where Connor had touched her, grabbed some clothes, and went into the bathroom, reminding herself that there were just over two weeks left–she could endure it a little longer.[]
That night, Emma cried all night because she missed her mother. Connor had no choice but to bring Serena over too.
Emma rushed into Serena’s arms, then grabbed Connor’s hand and pointed at Maya, who had just walked out of the room. She cried and threw a tantrum. “Why can’t Daddy and Mommy live together? You’re a bad woman! You’re a homewrecker! Get out!“]
Connor’s expression immediately darkened. “Emma, what are you saying? Who taught you to talk like that? You can’t say things like that!”
Emma froze, then cried even louder, her face streaked with tears.[]
“Serena, did you teach Emma to say that?” Connor’s face was stern, his tone warning. “I’ve told you before–Maya is my wife. Even with Emma here, we’re just friends. I don’t want to hear Emma talking about Daddy and Mommy living together anymore.“[]
Hearing Connor’s words, Serena cried pitifully as she picked up Emma, tearfully defending herself. “Connor, you’re misunderstanding me. I never said anything like that to Emma. []
She’s four years old now, she already goes to preschool and understands things. When she sees other kids‘ parents living together, she gets these ideas.
I’ve explained our situation is different, but she’s so young to understand…“]
Listening to Serena’s words, Connor felt a pang of guilt and seeing Emma’s tear–streaked face made his heart ache even more. His tone softened considerably: “Alright, I shouldn’t have been so harsh just now. Take Emma back to the room.“[]
“Okay.” Serena nodded obediently, comforting the little girl in her arms as they headed back to the room.]
