All Chapters of The Love We Never Expected : Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Morning sunlight slowly filtered through the large windows of the VVIP suite, but Ava hadn’t noticed.She hadn’t slept all night.She remained seated beside Mabel’s bed, gently holding her hand as the heart monitor beeped steadily beside them.Every now and then, a nurse entered quietly to check Mabel’s blood pressure or adjust one of the machines before leaving again.Dominic stood near the coffee machine in the family lounge attached to the room.He had changed into a fresh white shirt that Cynthia had delivered early that morning, but it was obvious he hadn’t slept either.He walked back into the room carrying a cup of warm tea.“You should drink something.”Ava looked up.“I’m not hungry.”“It’s tea.”“You haven’t had anything since yesterday.”Ava accepted the cup, more because she didn’t want him to worry than because she wanted it.“Thank you.”Just then, someone knocked hurriedly on the door.Before either of them could answer, the door swung open.“Lina?”Ava immediately stoo

The only sound came from the heart monitor beside the bed. Ava sat in the chair with her head resting on the mattress. She had fallen asleep while holding Mabel’s hand.On the sofa near the window, Lina was curled up under a blanket. She had stayed at the hospital all day and had only fallen asleep a few hours earlier.Neither of them wanted to leave Mabel alone. On the bed, Mabel’s eyelashes fluttered.Her fingers moved slightly.A few seconds later, she slowly opened her eyes. The bright light made her blink several times.Everything around her looked blurry. She frowned weakly as she tried to remember where she was.Then she felt a warm hand holding hers and turned her head slowly.“Ava…” The word barely left her lips, It was nothing more than a whisper.Even so, Ava heard it immediately.Her eyes flew open, she stared at Mabel then tears filled her eyes.“Mabel…You’re awake.” Her voice woke Lina.Lina sat upright on the sofa.“What happened?” She looked toward the bed.The moment

Margaret carefully folded the last of her clothes before placing them neatly inside the wardrobe.Most of their belongings had already been unpacked. The once empty guest rooms now looked lived in, though they still lacked the warmth of a real home.She stepped back and looked around with satisfaction.“That should do.” Lucas was nowhere to be seen, he had gone out after lunch saying he wanted to familiarize himself with the neighborhood.Sophie however, stood quietly by the window.She wasn’t reading or using her phone, she simply stared into the garden below.Margaret noticed immediately.“Sophie.”“Hmm?”“What are you thinking about?” Sophie turned around with a small smile.“Nothing.” Margaret raised an eyebrow.“You’ve been standing there for almost ten minutes.”“I was just admiring the garden.” Margaret didn’t look convinced.Her daughter was many things, but she wasn’t the type to stand quietly admiring flowers still she decided not to press further.“Come downstairs the kitc

Amelia saw the shock on Ava’s face, for a long moment Ava looked as though the ground beneath her feet had disappeared. Her lips parted, but no sound came out. Countless questions filled her mind, yet she couldn’t ask a single one.Amelia didn’t explain herself, she didn’t defend her choices. Some wounds were too deep to uncover in a single conversation.She turned around and walked toward her car.The driver hurried to open the door before getting inside, Amelia paused.Without turning around, she said quietly,“Tell Dominic I came.” Then she got into the car.The black sedan slowly drove away until it disappeared beyond the mansion gates.Silence settled over the entrance, the guards exchanged puzzled looks.The maids standing on the porch looked equally confused.“Who was that woman?”“I’ve never seen Madam Ava so shaken.”Mrs. Rose watched the departing car before turning to Ava.The younger woman hadn’t moved an inch, she stood there like a statue staring at the empty road.“Mad

Amelia tightened her grip on the steering wheel as she drove toward Hale Group.The morning traffic moved steadily, but her thoughts were elsewhere.Beside her, Danielle sat in her child seat, hugging a colorful drawing against her chest. Every few minutes, she looked out the window before turning back to Amelia with another question.“Mommy?”“Yes, sweetheart?”“Will Daddy be happy to see me?” Amelia’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel.She smiled anyway.“I hope so.” Danielle nodded before asking another question.“Does Daddy know we’re coming?” Amelia hesitated.“Not yet.” The little girl’s brows knitted together.“Then… will he be surprised?” Amelia let out a quiet laugh.“I think he will.” Danielle smiled excitedly.“I like surprises.” Amelia wished this were that simple.A few seconds later, Danielle looked down at the drawing in her hands.“I made this all by myself.”“I know.”“I’m going to give it to Daddy.”“I’m sure he’ll like it.” Danielle beamed.Then her smile