Chapter 624


    In a fleeting moment, a self-destructive thought arose in Esther’s mind. She wondered, why not just


    end it all? Death would put an end to everything.


    No. It was her birth, her life, that had been the mistake. When would this mistake ever end?


    Esther’s hand found the fruit knife hidden under her pillow. A single, forceful thrust into her heart could


    end it all.


    “Mommy!”


    Felix’s sudden cry startled Esther, making her drop the fruit knife instantly. She quickly wiped away her


    tears, peeking out from the to


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    to greet her son.


    “Sweetie, Mommy’s right here.”


    Hearing her voice, Felix rushed into her arms and wrapped her tightly. “Mommy, your one and only son


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    is here!”


    A smile broke through Esther’s tears as she gently ran her fingers through Felix’s hair. “Who brought


    you here, my sweetie?” she asked.


    “Uncle Jasper did!” Excited, Felix unzipped his backpack and took out a box of cookies, eagerly


    handing them to his mom.


    “Mommy, our teacher gave these out at school. Trust me, they’re super delicious.” He opened the box,


    grabbed a star-shaped cookie, and offered it to Esther. “Mommy, try this!”


    Savoring the crisp, ky cookie, Esther chuckled. “You’re right. It’s very delicious.”


    “Mommy, Uncle Jasper told me you gave your liver to anotherdy. You’re like a superhero!” Felix


    climbed beside Esther, gently wiping the tears from her face with his tiny hands. Concern filled his


    voice as he asked, “Mommy, why are you crying?”


    Esther pressed her forehead against Felix’s and murmured, “Just seeing you fills me with joy, sweetie.”


    “Mommy, the school that Aunt Sadie picked for me is amazing! I’m really happy there!” Felix talked


    excitedly about his school life, oblivious to everything else.


    Esther’s gaze rested on her son, and she felt overwhelmed with self-reproach. How could she have


    considered such a reckless act? She still had Felix, as well as her missing daughter. As their mother,


    her unwavering responsibility was to protect them at all costs. If she failed in that, could she even call


    herself a mother?


    “So, my sweetie, have you made any friends at school?”


    Felix’s head bobbed up and down with enthusiasm. “Mommy, I’ve made a good friend! He even invited


    me to his house, but I didn’t go.”


    “And why not?” Esther’s heart was now filled with love for Felix. She realized that perhaps she and


    Bradley were never meant to be together. In that case, it might be best to part ways and let each live


    their own life.


    “Because I want you to meet my new friend, Mommy!” Felix nestled closer, his voice soft and


    reassuring. “Mommy, you need to get well soon. Then we can go to the airport to pick up


    Sunshine and Jacob!”