Chapter 45
But then the memory of Henry’s rejection flashed in her mind
She abruptly pulled her hand away from Timothy’s grasp.
Timothy’s expression darkened, his voice icy. “You need to stop this, Jessica. Henry is sick, he’s calling for his mom–are you just going to abandon your own son? Jessica stood motionless, unmoved.
Timothy raised a trembling finger at her, frustration etched on
n his f
face, but in the end, his hand dropped helplessly to his side
He picked up his phone and started a video call with Mabel.
Mabel answered, the camera pointed right at Henry
She was gently wiping Henry’s forehead with a warm towel as he lay there, eyes squeezed shut in discomfort, his weak little voice calling out, “Mommy… Mommy.. Jessica heard Henry’s soft desperate plea and her hands clenched into fists.
“Si f’ve already called an ambulance. You and your wife should hurry back” Mabel said.
Mommy
Jessica nearly broke down in tears. She didn’t have to see him to know just how miserable Henry was feeling right now.!!
Toddlers have such fragile immune systems–before the age of three, they always seem to catch fevers.
Every time Henty got sick, Jessica would stay by his side day and night, tending to him without rest.
le was her own child, the one she’d brought into this world, raised from a tiny, helpless bundle into the boy he was now…”
No matter how much a son resents his mother a mother could never resent her son.8
Her heart softened, despite herself.)
Jension quickly pulled fresh clothes from her suitcase, changed, and hurried out the door?
Timothy ended the call and followed after her!!
Back at The Gilded Whisper Estates.
Jessica rushed straight to Henry’s room, but she froze in the doorway.
Shella, dressed in hospital scrubs, was cradling Henry, gently rocking him “Don’t cry, Henry. The ambulance will be here any minute..” “Waaah. I don’t want Mommy anymore Miss Sheila, can you be my mommy instead. Henry sobbed, tears streaming down his checks. Jessica’s face went ghostly pale, even her lips losing all color”
She staggered back two steps, unable to control herself.
Outside, the wail of an ambulance siren echoed up the drive
Timothy hurried inside, heading straight for Henry’s room.
Sheila looked up, relief flooding her face. Timothy, thank God you’re back.
She gathered Henry in her arms
But Timothy, remembering Shola’s own injuries, quickly stepped forward, took Henry from her arms, and strade out the door Sheila followed close behind.
As she passed Jessica, Sheila’s gentle features held the faintest hint of smugness–a silent, loaded challenge in her eyes!!
Then, as if Jessica was invisible. Sheila looked away and quickened her pace, catching up to Timothy &
Jessica’s knies nearly buckled, She had to brace herself against the wall to stay upright.U
Mabel emerged from the bedroom and, seeing Jessica’s ashen face, rushed to steady her
“Ma’am, when did you get back? Mabel’s brow furrowed with worry. Young master had called Sheila, and Sheila had rushed over from the hospital. Young master had even told Sheila he wanted her to be his mom Mabel wondered if Jessica had heard it of
Oh, what a mess?
Jessica pulled out her phone and typed a quick message: “Just got buck.”
Mabel helped her to the living room and gased her onto the sofa, her voice gentle but fin. “Ma’am, now th
Mabel was terified that if this wont on much longer the whole family would fall sport
She stood and pouren Jessica a glass of hot water.il
Jessica managed a few sips, and the warmth helped settle her trembling body
The home needed her less and less with
WAR Passing day
She’d always thought Henry only pushed her away because she couldn’t speak
She could accept that–it was her faw!
But she never imagined Henry would actually wish for Shella to be his mother She lock out her phone and typed another message N
y that you’re home, please don’t leave again, alright?
