Chapter 196


    Josiah’s expression gradually hardened. “I thought I made it clear that I don’t want to hear anything


    about that b*stard’s child?”


    “Okay, fine.” Meredith nodded and showed him the broken rose. “I was the one who nted the roses


    when I first got married into the Shelby family. Both the rose and Nia belong only to me. I will bring it


    with me and take care of it just like how I’ve been taking care of Nia. And, whether it lives or dies has


    nothing to do with you.”


    She then turned around and walked away, ignoring his darkened expression. At the sight of the broken


    roses scattered on the floor, Meredith had the sudden thought that she could not abandon the roses


    just like that. Even if Josiah could, she could not. Hence, she had picked up one of the rose’s branch


    and nted it in a small vase. She then ced the vase in Nia’s hospital ward. Looking at the vase,


    Nia was confused. “Mommy, why are you nting the branch in the vase?” “Nia, darling, it’s not just a


    branch. It will flower someday.” “Really?” Nia opened her eyes wide and asked, “But it looks so ugly. It


    doesn’t even have a leaf.”


    “Nia, you’re wrong about this.” Meredith brought the vase in front of Nia and exined gently, “Even


    though it looks ugly now and there are no leaves, it will grow leaves one day, and it will have flowers


    too.”


    “Will I be able to see the flowers then?”


    “Of course! I’m sure you’ll be better when the flowers grow.”


    “Really?”


    “Yes, darling.” Meredith nodded. It was her wish. She wished that by the time the roses bloom, Nia


    would have gotten better as well.


    But would her wishe true? Meredith did not know either.


    “Nia, do you know the meaning that roses carry?” Meredith asked.


    Nia shook her head. “I don’t.”


    “The roses represent optimism and courageousness. No matter what difficulties one is experiencing,


    she is able to get through it. And I think you’re like these roses too.”


    Nia nodded. “Mm, I am not afraid of difficulties.”


    “You’re the best, darling.” Meredithplimented her.


    “Mommy, I will make sure to water the rose every day so that it grows faster and grows flowers. Then I


    will be able to get better soon as well.” “Alright. Well, you’re now in charge of taking care of the rose.”


    “Not a problem.” Nia agreed happily.


    Taking a look at the time, Meredith said, “I’ve got to go to work now, darling. You should get some rest.”


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    Even though Josiah was at work today and would not be at home, Meredith did not want to risk staying


    out for too long.


    There were a lot of chores that she still had to do.


    “Mommy, why are you leaving so soon?” Nia tugged at Meredith’s shirt unwillingly. “I have to stay here


    all on my own again.” “How are you alone, darling? You have Aunt Wren with you, right?” Meredith


    patted Nia’s head andforted her, “Be good now. I’lle to see you again tomorrow.”


    Nia would always be unwilling to let her mother go at first but she would then nod her head. “You


    should get going now, Mommy. I will be good.” Because Nia knew that her mother was working hard to


    pay for her medical bills.


    Meredith was touched by her daughter’s thoughtfulness.


    On her way out of the hospital, Meredith was even more determined to save Nia. But Josiah was not


    falling for her n and Meredith did not know what to do.