Esther glanced at Felix through the rearview mirror, stepped on the accelerator, and drove toward the airport.
Since learning that Felix was her own son, she had contemplated using this opportunity to reveal the truth to Bradley. However, after what happened with Tinkerbell, she doubted it would make a difference even if Bradley knew Felix was her son.
Moreover, she had no idea how Liliane had managed to take Felix away from the prison hospital back then. If she insisted on a DNA maternity test with Felix, there was a high chance that someone would tamper with the samples, leading to an inaccurate result.
All the events from five years ago conveyed a painful truth to Esther-everything hinged on whether Bradley believed her. He wouldnât consider any DNA test she conducted as having any impact if he didnât.
Thatâs why Esther chose to feign selective amnesia, treating Felix as her own son and fostering a strong bond with him. Yet, a glimmer of hope lingered in her heart, hoping Bradleyâs attitude would change.
Nevertheless, with Bradleyâs impending wedding to Liliane, his busy schedule, and the meticulous wedding preparations⦠everything made Esther relinquish all hope.
She wanted to leave with Felix and go abroad to search for Pixie. They would form their own happy family of three. As for Bradley? He had a new wife now. His new wife would bear his child. Esther didnât want Felix to be left in the hands of a wicked woman like Liliane.
The Mercedes Benz parked in the airport lot, and Esther accompanied Felix to complete the check-in procedures.
Puzzled by their presence at the airport, Felix asked, âMommy, why are we at the airport?â Observing the bustling crowd, he couldnât fathom the reason for their visit.
âFelix, Mommy is taking you abroad to find Pixie,â Esther replied, her voice filled with determination.
Having grown up with Bradley, Felix had developed a deep emotional bond with him. Upon hearing Estherâs response, he asked anxiously, âWhat about Daddy?â
Esther didnât underestimate Felixâs ability to understand the truth. âFelix, Daddy is going to marry someone else,â she revealed, holding him in her arms.
Felix immediately rejected the idea. âThatâs impossible! Daddy and Mommy will always be together!â
Esther knew that Felix might struggle to accept the situation, but she couldnât shelter him. from the truth forever.
Accessing the live stream of the wedding on her phone, she gently explained, âFelix, today is Daddyâs wedding with Liliane. Itâs also Tinkerbellâs 3-month anniversary since her passing. Your Daddy doesnât have us in his heart anymore. If we stay here, weâll only be a burden to him. Besides, Liliane wonât tolerate both of us.â
Felix burst into tears, seeking solace in Estherâs embrace. Through his sobs, he pleaded, â Mommy, I canât let Daddy marry the bad woman!â
272 Estherâs heart softened at the sight of her sonâs tears. She wiped them away gently, speaking in a soothing tone. âSonâ¦â
Felixâs tear-stained face conveyed his distress.
At that moment, Estherâs resolve wavered. She reached out and caressed Felixâs cheek, saying softly, âDaddy is an adult, and he will take care of himself.â
âMommy, letâs go find Daddy, okay? Letâs tell him that sheâs a bad person! She caused Great Grandpaâs accident! Mommy, letâs help Daddy, okay?â Felix pleaded through his tears, each drop falling onto Estherâs hand, mirroring her deeply disappointed heart.
âFelix, what if Daddy still chooses to marry her, even after knowing the whole truth?â Esther had to disclose an excruciatingly harsh reality to Felix.