Chapter 37

When Alex and Clara arrived at the hospital, Clara’s mum’s health condition seemed to have improved a lot.

Way before Clara made her request, Alex had been funding Clara’s mum’s bills without her knowledge.

He pleaded with the doctors to make sure that she was given the best treatment and that it remained a secret. Even though she’d been unconscious all this while, she seemed better that day.

“Mummy, look at you. Your health has improved a lot.”

Mrs. Roberts offered her a faint smile. She looked at Alex and smiled too. Alex had visited her a few times though she couldn’t remember what he kept saying.

Alex stepped forward. Coming between the mother and daughter.

“You have brought such an amazing gift to the world. Thank you, Mum, I promise to love and cherish this gift.”

Mrs. Robert was still smiling when Clara gave Alex a beat on his back.

“How can you skip the most important thing and talk about loving and cherishing?”

“And what’s the most important?” Alex asked her.

“Mum. I got mar