Chapter 343



“That’s right, Sophie. You’ll only get better if you listen to the doctor and rest.”

Sophie was unusually stubborn today, her struggle evident as she insisted on approaching Kallie, desiring Kallie’s embrace.

Kallie’s heart sank as she eyed the drip tube set to draw blood. With a feigned sternness, she said, “Sophie, if you don’t behave, I’ll get angry.”

At Kallie’s words, Sophie froze, tears streaming silently down her cheeks.

Kallie approached Sophie’s bedside, reaching out to caress Sophie’s tear-streaked face, attempting a comforting smile. However, her smile quickly gave way to tears. “I’m sorry, Sophie. This is all my fault,” overwhelmed with guilt, Kallie said, “I should have protected you better.”

Sophie shook her head, her voice raspy and hoarse as she spoke. “It’s not your fault. It’s mine. Mom, please don’t cry. Stay strong, too.”

The caretakers exchanged surprised glances.

“It seems her mother really does help. We were curious about how her voice was recovering, but she hardly spoke.”

Dabbing at her eyes, Kallie said to the caretakers, “Thank you all for your work. Sophie might be young, but she has strong self-esteem. Her current state must be hard for her to accept. Please, show a little more patience.”

The caretakers rushed to praise Sophie’s maturity despite her young age.

“It’s not a problem at all. Sophie behaves well, although she’s not keen on talking or eating. Particularly when it’s time for her injection, she’s remarkably cooperative. It’s her maturity in these moments that really tugs at the heartstrings.”

gⱯlnσν𝒆𝓁s․com is where dreams unfold “Oh, it’s heartbreaking. What was the attacker thinking? She’s such a darling little girl…”

Kallie’s heart sank upon hearing this. Even these outsiders sympathized with Sophie.

After gentle coaxing, Sophie finally smiled.

Once a vibrant child, Sophie had become predominantly reserved, still affected by her recent ordeal.

While the specifics of that fateful day remained unspoken to Kallie, she could piece together the likely events. Clearly, Sophie had been terrified.

Kallie, having spent a few additional days recuperating at the hospital, decided against returning to the Nixon family. Instead, she planned to head to Avalon once Sophie was discharged. Ewing seemed somewhat displeased by this decision.

In the hotel, the bodyguard ushered Kallie into a room. Inside, Ewing awaited her arrival.

Unexpectedly, Tyrone was also present. His eyes brightened upon seeing Kallie, and he quickly approached her. “Kallie, where have you been all this time? I’ve missed seeing you around.”

Kallie was taken aback by what she heard, her eyes shifting to Ewing as she sought an explanation.

Ewing simply shrugged, a look of helplessness on his face. Tyrone was having one of his episodes again.

Now, Tyrone was only conscious half the time. Even when he was conscious, he preferred not to speak to anyone. The silent treatment was always a sign that his illness had flared up again.

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