Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 1958

"\"Nolan, won't you help Daddy?\"\n\"I will.\"\nNolan's voice was soft and innocent, his little hand patting his dad's back, \"Daddy, don't cry.\"\n\"Daddy's not crying, but I might if you guys leave.\"\n\"We won't leave.\"\nFitch breathed a sigh of relief. Right now, his child was his only trump card.\nHe knew Zoey well. Just now, the way she looked at Nolan—so earnest, so torn and pained—she must feel like she owes Nolan something.\nNolan has autism. In the beginning, he only dared to call her \"teacher\" and wouldn't even tell her when he had a fever and passed out. Every time she remembered these things, she would feel more indebted.\nAs long as that sense of debt remained, she would stay.\nZoey could be harsh to Fitch, but she couldn't bear to be harsh with Nolan.\nFitch raised his hand and patted Nolan on the head.\n\"Remember what Daddy said, cry more often. Once your Mommy and Daddy make up, Daddy will make it up to you.\"\n\"Okay.\"\nFitch let out another sigh of relief. When he got back to the hospital room door, he suddenly couldn't bring himself to open it.\nAll the courage he had mustered up seemed to have vanished.\nHis fingertips rested on the doorknob, hesitating for a long while before he slowly pushed it open.\nAs the door opened, he saw Zoey sitting up in bed.\nShe was quiet, now turning her head to look out the window, seeming very peaceful.\nFitch closed the door behind him, his voice choked up.\n\"Honey.\"\nHe called out, walking over to gently hold her hand.\nAt the sound of that endearment, Zoey's fingertips trembled, and her eyes instantly reddened.\nBut she clenched her teeth, holding back her emotions, not letting any show.\nFitch sat beside her, \"Do you remember? I'm so sorry, truly sorry.\"\nZoey didn't speak. Fitch sat on the edge of the bed, holding her, \"I knew this day would come, honey, I really know I was wrong. Please give me another chance.\"\nZoey remained silent.\nHe nuzzled into her neck, \"I'm sorry, I was wrong. Please don't leave me and Nolan.\"\nHe smartly included Nolan, keenly sensing Zoey stiffen for a moment.\n\"Nolan, he's still so young. When he first saw you in Zion City, he knew you were his mommy, but he was too scared to say it. I thought he didn't understand, but he actually carried your photo with him everywhere. He has autism and doesn't like talking much, but when he sees you, his eyes just light up. In these four years, even though I tried to be there for him, what he really wants is you. Honey, please stay. You asked me if there was anything else I was hiding from you, and I didn't dare admit it, knowing how wrong I had been before.\"\nHis voice choked up, his arms holding her tighter.\n\"I've taken good care of Nolan, there has never been another woman in my life but you.\"\n\"I had Mia sent to jail. I also made it official this morning, cutting ties with the Haskins family, no more dealings with anyone else. I just want you and Nolan, please don't ignore me.\"\nCutting ties with the Haskins family was a big deal, even making the headlines.\nOnline, everyone was buzzing, considering it a major drama among the elite, with endless speculation about the news. Eventually, it was understood to be related to Mr. Haskins, whose love interest was not accepted by the Haskins family, prompting him to sever ties in a dramatic fallout.\nNo elite family drama had ever made such waves before, and the internet was ablaze, trending one story after another."