Chapter 496
Chapter 496
Something stirred in Chris’s chest.
He walked over to Winter and instinctively glanced at her wrist.
The bandage was still tied in the same messy knot from yesterday. She hadn’t changed the dressing, but she hadn’t hurt herself again either.
“Let’s go p>
Winter nodded.
“Okay p>
Inside the isolation room, Richie had no idea what he was about to face today.
Chris had tried to explain a little yesterday, but Richie was too young. He didn’t understand.
When he woke up that morning, his whole body hurt. He felt weak all over, worse than usual.
But he didn’t know how to say it.
He didn’t know what to do.
All he could think about was his mommy.
He forced his eyes open and kept looking toward the door. Then, with every bit of strength he had, he tried to push himself up and sit on the bed, waiting quietly for his mommy to come hold him, just like she had these past few days.
At last, he saw two people in protective suits walk into the isolation room together.
His eyes lit up.
It was Mommy and Daddy.
The moment Winter saw him like that, she knew he had been waiting for her again, just as Dr. Carter had said.
The thought made her heart twist with pain.
She hurried to Richie’s side and gently lifted him into her arms.
“Baby, Mommy’s here p>
She let Richie rest his head against her chest. Then she lowered her head and gently held his little hand through the protective suit.
“You were waiting for Mommy, weren’t you? Mommy’s right here. I’ve been here the whole time p>
The nurse was about to make Richie’s formula when Chris walked over and took the bottle from her.
He poured in warm water from the insulated pitcher, opened the can of formula, and added a few scoops. Then he screwed the lid on, set the bottle in the mixer, and let it spin for a few seconds.
Bottle in hand, he crouched beside Winter, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, and brought the nipple to Richie’s mouth.
“He’s hungry p>
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Richie forced himself to open his mouth and latch on. He used all the strength he had to suck, while Chris held the battle steady for him until it was empty.
The doctor had reminded them yesterday that Richie couldn’t have too much milk for breakfast. He shouldn’t go into treatment with a full stornach.
So Richie finished his milk much faster than usual.
“Good boy,” Chris said softly.
Through the protective suit, he stroked Richie’s round little head.
Richie opened his dark, bright eyes. His small hands patted weakly against his chest, and he smiled at Chris with his little curved lips. Then he tried his hardest to lift his head and look at Winter,
Behind the clear face shield, Winter smiled too.
She lowered her head and gently touched her forehead to Richie’s.
Time passed quickly.
Winter had just finished wiping Richie’s little face and hands when Dr. Lucas came in with his team.
“Mr. Xander, Ms. Scott, leave Richie to us. Don’t worry. We’ll take good care of him p>
Was it already time to let him go?
Winter fought hard to hold herself together, but her eyes reddened in an instant. Dr. Lucas couldn’t help feeling sorry for her.
But Chris was right.
At a time like this, forcing Winter to leave the hospital would be even crueler.
Winter didn’t dare let Richie see her like this. She cupped the back of his head and held him against the side of her neck, her voice soft.
“Baby, Mommy and Daddy will be right outside. We’ll get through this together, okay p>
Only after she managed to steady herself did she let Richie look at her face.
She took Richie’s little hand and pressed it against her cheek.
“You waited so long for Mommy. This time, Mommy will wait for you p>
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Florence
A passionate storyteller who brings emotions to life through her words. When she’s not writing, she finds peace nurturing her garden.