After the doctor left, the atmosphere in the ward got even more somber.
But soon, Eudora calmed herself down again. If she was sad, it would only add more burden to Jujuâs heart.
She took a deep breath and flashed a bright smile.
âItâs okay. Itâs alright if Juju doesnât want to talk. Come on, Mommy will feed you.â
Juju began to eat again. Eudora fed her just like how she used to when Juju was younger.
In fact, Juju began eating on her own since she was three years old. Since then, Eudora rarely fed her unless Juju wanted or asked her to.
Therefore, at this moment, Eudora felt an inexplicable warmth.
After all, they were biological mother and daughter, and not long after. their connection and sense of intimacy were established once again.
After she was finished eating, Juju fell asleep in Eudoraâs arms.
Eudora lay Juju in bed gently and covered her with the quilt. Then, she sat down and stared blankly at Juju.
There was a long moment of silence when Amosâ cell phone rang suddenly.
After he glanced at his phone and saw that the call was from Harley, he took his mobile phone and went out.
At the other end, Harley was the first to speak, âIâm sorry, I failed to do the job that you had given me.â
âWhatâs wrong?â
Harley gritted his teeth. âWhen I was about to arrest the kidnapper, someone rushed out all of a sudden and knocked me out. I just regained consciousness, and the person had already disappeared!â
As he said that, Harley let out a hiss of obvious annoyance.
Amos frowned. âAre you alright?â
âIâm fine! But I found something!â
âWhat?â
âI found a shirt button that came loose from the person who had knocked me out, and I sent it to get tested for fingerprints. We could only know who the person is after we cross-checked it with our data.â
âAlright!â Amos nodded and said, âAre there any good psychologists at your police station? Itâll be great if you recommend some experts!â
âWhat happened?â Harley asked hurriedly.
âJuju is a little traumatized.â
âD*mn it! When I catch that b*stard, Iâll kill him!â Harley couldnât help swearing. âJust give me a moment. Iâll bring someone over as soon as I can.â
After hanging up the phone, Amos walked back into the ward.
When Eudora saw that he had come back, she said, âIf you are busy, you can leave. I can take care of Juju!â
âIâm not busy!â Amos answered, but as soon as he finished speaking, his cell phone rang again.
This time, it was Clint who called. It was only then that Amos realized it was nearly dawn. He had not slept all night and did not go to work.
He picked it up immediately, âWhatâs wrong?â
âMr. Granger, you have an important meeting that canât be rescheduled. You seeâ¦â
Amos frowned, and Eudora said, âGo ahead! Donât delay your work because of us.â
Amos suddenly grinned. âDo you really care about my work, or do you just want me to leave?â
Eudora paused for a moment and did not reply.
Seeing her lowering her head, Amos felt a little upset. He thought that since Juju loved him so much, she would be slightly more considerate.
However, it seemed that she was still resisting him.
âAlright, Iâm leaving!â
After Amos finished speaking, he took a look at Juju one more time before he turned around and went out.
When Amos stepped out of the hospital, he dialed Harleyâs number once more and reminded, âI have some matters to attend to in the office. Please watch over them for me. Call me if you need anything.â
Harley nodded. âEudoraâs my sister in law. Her business is my business. You can count on me!â
After hanging up the phone, Amos gave a wry smile in the direction of the hospital and drove away.
â¦
Not long after Amos left, Harley came to Jujuâs ward with a psychologist.
Since the doctor was for Juju, she was definitely the best of the best. As for Eudora, she only wanted Juju to get better and heal from her trauma as soon as possible, so she agreed.
Seeing that Juju already had enough rest, Eudora shook her awake gently, When Juju woke up, the first thing she did was to take a quick look around the ward, hoping to find Amos. However, when she realized that he was not in the ward, her emotions immediately overwhelmed her.
No matter what the psychologist said, it was completely useless, and Eudora couldnât do anything either. Jujuâs tantrum was even more intense than last nightâs.
Harleyâs mouth dropped to the floor at the scene.
Although he had met countless girls, every one of them was attracted by his charm. In front of him, they were always shy and gentle like a lamb. However, seeing Juju fly in such a fit made him tremble inwardly. Her temper was too huge to control.
Harley wanted nothing more than to avoid the monstrous scene in front of him.
Finally, amid the chaos, he quickly excused himself and made a phone call to Amos.
Amos had just finished dealing with the urgent matter. Before he could catch his breath, he heard his phone ringing.
It was Harley who cried out in horror at the other end, âAmos, help me!â
Amos shot up and asked anxiously, âWhatâs wrong? Did something happen to Juju?â
Harley silently glanced at the room behind him. âI think we have a bigger problem! Are you sure sheâs five years old? Why do I feel like sheâs capable of turning into a Hulk at any instant?â
âHarley!â Amos gnashed his teeth. âDonât say that about Juju!â
Harley, of course, shut up almost immediately. âWhat a protective father! Alright, Iâll stop talking. God, save me!â
Then, he ended the call.
â¦
Amos quickly rushed over to the hospital. He heard the heartbreaking cry coming from inside as he just arrived at the door of the ward.
Then, it was followed by Harleyâs shouting, âDarling, donât throw my phone!â
âNaomi George!â Eudora was also angry and couldnât help but scold loudly, âAre you really going to continue throwing your tantrum like this?â
As soon as Eudora finished her words, the loud bang of a mobile phone falling to the ground could be heard.
Amos rushed in and said, âJuju.â
Juju, who was originally in the middle of her breakdown, hurriedly ran over and hugged Amosâs leg, crying.
At the same time, Harley also hugged Amosâ other leg. âAmos!â
The psychologist next to them was speechless.
Ignoring Harley, Amos bent down and picked Juju up. âWhatâs wrong? Why are you throwing a fit?â
Juju didnât say a word. She put her head on Amosâ chest and lay there, motionless.
Her little eyelashes were still laced with tears, which made her look especially pitiful.
Her poor sight made Eudora both sad and distressed.
What upset her most was that her place of importance in Jujuâs heart as her mother seemed to have disappeared overnight. Not only that, but she was also distressed that her daughter had to suffer so much at such a young age. She failed to protect Juju.
Juju gradually quieted down in Amosâ arms. Then, he looked at the psychologist and asked, âHow is it going?â
The psychologist looked at him in shock. âYouâre the childâs father, arenât you? If thatâs the case, thereâs nothing wrong with this child. Sheâs just feeling a little insecure at the moment. You should accompany her more often!â
Amos pursed his lips and looked at Eudora again. After a long time, he said bitterly, âNo, Iâm not.â
Ow! Ow! Ow!
Harley looked at Amos in shock. Just now, when Amos said that he was not Jujuâs father, Harley actually felt Amosâs disappointment and pain.
Sure enough, even Amos may look like he didnât mind on the surface, deep down, he was still upset that Juju was not his own child, right?