Chapter 1412


    “But—” Lena hadn’t finished speaking when the call abruptly ended.


    Lina turned to her and asked, “Was that Chris? Did he need something from you?”


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    Lena smiled and replied, “Oh, no. Wrong number.”


    She didn’t care about any urgent matter Elijah might have, nor did she need that triple overtime pay.


    It was the weekend, a statutory holiday, and Lina was having a prenatal check-up. Lena had to be there


    with her.


    Her phone buzzed, and it was a message from Elijah with a location.


    When Lena checked, she realized the location was actually the hospital. It surprised her.


    Then another message arrived, with a much softer tone: [Lena, please help me out. My daughter is in


    the hospital, and I’ve reached out to you as ast resort. If I’ve offended you before, please forgive me.]


    Lena clenched her hands. In her mind, she could faintly see the little princess holding her hand and


    calling her ‘Madam’.


    At that moment, a few nurses took Lina for the next examination.


    Lena, separated by the door, asked softly, “Lina, Um… I have a friend in this hospital. Can I go say


    hello?”


    “Oh, sure!” Lina said, “I don’t need you here for now. Go ande back quickly!”


    “Okay!” Lena agreed and headed to the pediatric department, which was conveniently located nearby,


    just down a flight of stairs and around a corner.


    As she entered the corridor, her eyes fell upon Elijah, who appeared agitated with tousled hair and


    prominent dark circles under his eyes.


    The pediatric department boasted a charming and inviting decor, but the sound of intense crying


    emanating from within was deeply unsettling.


    Lena was startled and inquired, “What’s happening?”


    Elijah saw her like a lifeline and pulled her into the ward without saying a word.


    “N!”


    Lena saw five nurses trying to console the little princess on the small bed. Despite her tear-stained


    face, she was stubborn. When N threw a tantrum, she looked like a fierce little kitten who was not


    afraid of anything.


    “I won’t take the shot! I won’t—”


    “N Chriss!” Elijah’s anger was evident as he red at her. “You behave yourself! I’ll spank you if you


    dare to throw a fit again!”


    “Waaah—” N cried even harder. She thrashed on the bed, knocking over a cup on the bedside table.


    Lena red at Elijah and rushed over to hold N.


    At that moment, it felt like she was holding her past self.


    When she was a child, her mother sent her to live with a family in the vige. The head of the


    household was a heavy drinker who gambled a lot. He would shout and swear at her when things didn’t


    go his way.


    Once, when she had a fever and didn’t want to take her medicine, he threatened her just like Elijah did,


    saying, “If you make a fuss, I’ll spank you!”


    Unlike Elijah, that man actually grabbed a broom and struck her forcefully…


    Lena suddenly jerked, shivering involuntarily, and hugged N even tighter.


    Out of the blue, she heard a small voice from within her hug, asking, “Madam, are you feeling cold?”


    Lena was astonished. She nced downward and found N gazing up at her withrge, teary eyes, a


    single tear still at the corner.


    After a brief pause, N softly touched Lena’s face. “Madam, N is sending you some strength. Don’t


    shiver, okay? Don’t be afraid!”


    Lena’s nose tingled, and tears welled up. She had to muster all her strength not to loseposure in


    front of N.


    “Thank you, N. I am not cold anymore.” Lena’s voice unexpectedly turned gentle, even surprising


    herself. “N, can you tell me why you were crying just now?”


    “They want to pierce me…”


    “Does that mean you’re feeling sick?”


    N looked at her pitifully and pointed at her abdomen. “My tummy hurts…”


    “Ms. N had some bad food, so she has gastroenteritis and a bit of fever, too.” A woman who seemed


    like a nanny exined from the side. “Luckily, it’s not acute. A simple IV drip should do.”


    “So…” Lena looked at Elijah. “You called me because N is afraid of the butterfly needle?”


    Elijah cleared his throat a couple of times, straightened up, and put his hands in his pockets. He still


    looked like an elite, but just too disheveled and ridiculous.


    Lena gently coaxed N and caressed her head, trying to recall the story of Little Red Riding Hood


    from her childhood memories. She stumbled through the tale, making some mistakes, but N


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    The nurse skillfully administered N’s butterfly needle and started her on the drip. The once-chaotic


    hospital ward had now returned to a calm and peaceful state.


    A whileter, N fell asleep in Lena’s embrace.


    After making sure N was truly asleep, Lena put her down carefully and tucked her in before leaving


    the room with Elijah.


    He breathed out in relief once they stepped out. His tie was crooked, his shirt was unbuttoned, and his


    suit jacket seemed to have torn—probably the little princess’ doing.


    Those who had no idea might think he was robbed. Lena smiled softly.


    Elijah appeared a bit embarrassed and stumbled over his words. “T-Thank you.”


    “Don’t mention it,” Lena said calmly.


    Then, she took out her phone and saw a message from Lina.


    [Lenny, take your time. It’s going to take a while here. The nurses are taking good care of me.]


    “Um…” Elijah said, “I’ll transfer the money to you. You keep it.”


    “No need.” Lena looked at him. “I’m not your nanny. Besides, I quite like N. I don’t mind looking after


    her.”


    Elijah showed a tinge of guilt. “You’ve really helped me a lot today.”


    Lena said seriously, “Mr. Chriss, children are young and have weak immune systems. Getting colds


    and fevers ismon. But N is your daughter. Please be patient with her in the future!


    “As a father, you can’t even coax your own daughter, yet she still calls you ‘dad’!”


    “You!” Elijah was fuming from her scolding, but he had to keep his emotions in check because what she


    said made sense.


    “Where’s your wife?” Lena asked, “Why isn’t she here when your child’s sick?”


    Elijah scoffed and patted his pocket for a cigarette. When he looked up and saw the No Smoking sign,


    he slowly put it back.


    It was frustrating not to be able to smoke. He kicked the floor. “She went back to her family.”


    “What?”


    “We got in a fight,” Elijah said tly, “She goes home whenever we fight and leaves the child to me…


    She takes care of N, and now she leaves her! This is hermon trick!”


    Lena could not listen more and frowned. “Mr. Chriss, the child doesn’t belong to the mother. The father


    is responsible, too!


    “You leave your kid to Mrs. Chriss usually and have your fun outside. It’s already great that she could


    put up with you for so long. If I were her—”


    “What would you do if you were her?” Elijah asked, giving her a sly look and a smirk.