Charlotte was still young, but old enough to understand what Summer meant. Her tears started to flow. "Mommy, is that Daddy's new girlfriend?”
Summer said nothing, but hugged Charlotte in her arms with a flash of light in her eyes. She looked cunning, like a fox.
Summer's back was facing Daisy, so Daisy did not see her expression but Charlotte's crying face. She felt sorry for Charlotte.
Daisy had seen Charlotte grow up. It broke her heart a s a grandma to see Charlotte crying.
"Mommy, has Daddy abandoned me? Will Daddy have a baby with his new girlfriend and never want me again?" She cried so hard that she was out of breath.
"It is okay, Charlotte. Daddy will have his new life, but he is still your daddy." She carried up Charlotte and sat down by the window.
Tears flowed down her cheeks like a river burst its bank. Her eyes reddened and swelled as she whimpered. "Will Daddy have children again?"
Summer did not answer, but just gently patted Charlotte on the back and coaxed her.
Charlotte cried for a long time and was gasping for air,
looking distressful. Summer coaxed her for a long time before she finally fell asleep. She placed Charlotte on the adjacent bed.
Daisy had been watching silently, and Summer continued to knit the sweater as if nothing had happened.
The ward was quiet, and no one spoke.
Afterwards, the doctor came over to check on Daisy. The doctor urged her to go outside to move around and get some fresh air.
Charlotte was awake, but not saying anything.
Summer left the ward, holding Charlotte in one hand and Daisy's with the other.
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