If not for Seth, Daisy would’ve been a healthy, happy child. Their family of four could’ve lived a joyful life together.
Layla’s chest ached as the weight of it all pressed down on her.
She could move past her pain and choose to ignore Seth, but she couldn’t disregard her daughter’s feelings.
Gently stroking Daisy’s smooth cheek, she whispered, “I know you miss Daddy. But if you’re with him, you might not come back to me—just like your brother. He’s stayed with Daddy ever since. Would you want that, Daisy?”
Daisy blinked her wide eyes and shook her head firmly at the thought of leaving her mother. Throwing her little arms around Layla’s neck, she peppered her with kisses.
Layla smiled faintly, palling her daughter closer.
Her voice was soft and tinged with sadness. “Sweetheart, I’ve already lost your brother. I can’t lose you too, I promise to give you the happiest life and help you grow up strong. Will that be alright?”
Daisy noticed her mother’s reddened eyes and reached out a tiny hand to comfort her.
Layla’s heart ached at her daughter’s tenderness. She kissed her gently. “Alright, let’s get to sleep. You have class tomorrow, remember?”
At the thought of seeing her brother in class, Daisy immediately closed her eyes and soon drifted off to sleep.
Layla watched her daughter’s peaceful face and gently stroked her cheek
Daisy could’ve been a carefree little princess. Her life ended up this way all because of her father’s betrayal.
Layla could never forget the joy that filled her when the doctor told her she was having a daughter. She had rushed
