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“Why donate them? Alex’s clothes can still be used for his younger sibling later,” Martin disagreed with his wife’s decision.“Martin, for his sibling later we can buy new ones. It wouldn’t be fair if Julia’s baby is given used things like these,” Elizabeth explained softly.“For our own child, dear. So we don’t need to buy new baby supplies again.”Elizabeth let out a small laugh, masking the pain in her heart. “I’m still traumatized by giving birth. Besides, the delivery costs aren’t even paid yet. The interest grows every month, plus a ten percent fine if we’re late. And I can’t bear to look at Alex’s clothes. That’s why I want to donate them to the orphanage. There must be many babies there who can use them.”Martin nodded. He understood his wife’s feelings.“Martin, you’ll be gone for quite a while. Can I ask for some money for food? I don’t have any left. The fridge is empty, the rice is gone, and the electricity token is almost finished,” Elizabeth said at length.“Yes, I’ll gi

Elizabeth felt a quiet joy as she stepped into the orphanage. Seeing the smiles blooming on the children’s faces lightened the heaviness in her heart, if only for a moment.Fortunately, she had remembered to buy snacks and candies for them. The children eagerly crowded around her, laughter filling the small room as she handed out the treats.“Ma’am, how old is the baby? A girl or a boy?” Elizabeth asked, gazing at the tiny infant cradled in the caretaker’s arms.“She’s a girl—just two months old,” the woman in her forties replied softly. “Her parents abandoned her right in front of our gate. We found her at dawn. She was barely conscious.”“How heartbreaking…” Elizabeth whispered, her eyes softening as she looked at the little baby.“Her parents were cruel,” the caretaker continued, her expression sorrowful. “They left her without a single piece of cloth covering her body. Even her umbilical cord hadn’t been cut.”“I was about to sweep the yard that morning,” the woman recalled. “When

Elizabeth remained silent, listening to the story told by the girl in a white uniform.“The last time I saw him, his body wasn’t like this yet. And his face—he wasn’t this handsome,” Elizabeth said, smiling as she praised the tiny baby now gripping her index finger tightly.“Well, of course he’s handsome! His daddy is unbelievably good-looking! Sharp nose, rosy lips—definitely not like a smoker’s. His eyes are brown, his hair’s a bit light brown too. He’s just perfect. Tall, strong, like one of those Western actors we always see in Hollywood movies,” said the nurse excitedly, as if she could see Nathan’s face in her imagination.The man had indeed become the nurses’ favorite at the hospital. Especially during the past three weeks, when Nathan had come every single day to visit his baby.Elizabeth simply smiled and nodded without responding.“But, ma’am… what happened to your lips?” the nurse asked, noticing the dry wound at the corner of her mouth.“I fell,” Elizabeth replied softly w

Dr. John glanced at his ringing phone. The moment he saw the caller’s name, he immediately answered.“Hello,” he replied curtly.“Hello, Dr. John. I’d like to ask, is it true that Miss Elizabeth is with you?” a polite voice came from the other end — one of his nurses.“Yes. Why do you ask?” Dr. John stood up from his seat, stepping slightly away from Elizabeth.“How did you know she’s with me?” His tone turned cold, clearly angry.“I’m sorry, Doctor… I saw it on the CCTV,” the nurse stammered, sensing the tension in her superior’s voice.“How dare you! You’ve been watching me through the surveillance cameras?” His voice rose, trying to suppress his irritation.“Please don’t be angry or misunderstand, Doctor. Madam Mawar wants to meet Miss Elizabeth. Since we didn’t know where she was, she asked me to check the CCTV. When I looked, it turned out Miss Elizabeth was with you. We also tried to contact her, but her phone was off,” the nurse explained quickly, trying to calm the situation.

Mawar smiled softly as she looked at her only son.“Why did you take so long?” she asked.“The traffic was terrible, Mom,” Nathan replied as he sat beside her.“I went to the nursery earlier. The nurse said the woman who donated her milk for my baby is here,” Nathan said, glancing around the room. But he didn’t see the woman in question.“Yes, Nathan. We’ve already met the woman who donated her milk for your child,” Mawar replied, turning her gaze toward Elizabeth.“Where is she, Mom?” Nathan asked, his eyes widening slightly.The anxiety that had filled his chest slowly eased. If the milk donor truly existed, then he wouldn’t have to go through the trouble of finding another one.“There she is. Her name is Elizabeth.” Mawar pointed toward the young woman standing not far from them.Nathan froze. His eyes locked onto Elizabeth, blinking several times as if trying to confirm that what he was seeing was real.“Mom’s going to hire Elizabeth as both the babysitter and the milk donor for m