Chapter 2

If I heard Yelena’s suggestion in the past, I would have made a big fuss about it with her.

She also knew about my temper. After she said her decision, she also mentioned my parents.

“Your parents are old now. They don’t have enough energy to take care of Declan.

“At this time, we should also put in some effort…”

Before Yelena finished speaking, our daughter ran to me in a hurry. She kept swinging my arm, and her tone was adorable.

“Daddy, let Uncle Declan stay in our house!

“If you don’t like him staying with you, I can give up my room.

“Daddy, just say yes to Mommy…”

I had never seen Rainie acting like this before.

She had always worn a cold expression like Yelena, and she usually just gave me a perfunctory response when I showed her concern.

Yet, she was willing to give up her own room for Declan.

My nails dug into my palms, and they left deep red marks.

I took a deep breath and quietly moved Rainie’s hand away.

“I agree with your suggestion!

“If there’s nothing else, I will rest now.”

I turned around and went back to my bedroom.

In a daze, I sensed someone opening the bedroom door, and some cold wind blew in.

With a thud, I felt that something was put on the bedside.

But I was too exhausted to open my eyes.

In a daze, I heard Yelena’s voice.

“Zane? Zane Lehman!”

When Yelena saw that I did not respond, she pushed my arm hard.

A wave of pain surged through me, and I had to open my eyes. I gazed at Yelena.

“What is it?”

Yelena paid no attention to my hoarse voice. Instead, she scolded me.

“There are tons of things happening in the family. How could you still be in the mood to sleep?

“I made some nourishing soup for Declan, so I will bring Rainie to send it over. Remember to clean up the kitchen.”

What a joke!

Yelena and I had been married for so many years, but I never knew that she could cook.

Over the years, it was always me who served her, and she even often felt unsatisfied.

I sighed internally, and Yelena spoke with urgency again.

“Why are you still lying in bed? Move now!”

I knew Yelena’s character.

She showed particular determination in the matter about Declan. I did not want to waste time arguing with her, so I got out of bed.

When she saw me move, she left with Rainie, likely feeling at ease.

When I saw that they had disappeared, I lay back in bed again.

The next morning, I woke up because of the noise outside.

Right when I stepped out of the bedroom, I heard Yelena’s anxious voice.

“There’s an emergency concerning the company. After you send Rainie off, take the breakfast to Declan.”

She stormed out and slammed the door.

The noisy house became silent again.

When I was about to put the lunchbox on the table at the side, a strong wave of dizziness came over me.

Everything went black before my eyes, and I could only see Rainie running toward me anxiously.

Could it be that…

They actually still cared about me?

However, I was overthinking it.

When I opened my eyes again, I was still lying on the floor. A chill ran through my body and penetrated my bones.

“Mommy, if I didn’t move quickly enough, Uncle Declan’s breakfast would have fallen into the trash bin.”

Yelena caressed Rainie’s head and complimented her.

“Rainie, you’re so smart! If Declan finds out, he will be very happy.”

The mother and daughter talked only about Declan, and they did not care that I was still lying on the floor.

I felt a twinge in my heart, and the metallic taste of blood lingered on my tongue.

I forced myself up and staggered.

My movements were small, but that got their attention.