Chapter 1522


    Chapter 1522


    Ellinor was abruptly nudged awake, and she ran her fingers through her tousled hair.


    Belinda gently shook her. “Wake up. I’m waiting for you. Hurry up and freshen up.”


    Ellinor deeply regretted her offhand agreement a few days ago to see a psychiatrist with Belinda.


    Reluctantly, she got out of bed and headed for the bathroom.


    Once she was showered and dressed, she followed Belinda downstairs.


    The evening before, Veronica had taken care of the three kids, and now she was already up and


    waiting for breakfast with them.


    Over the past few days, Veronica had been understanding of her sister-inw’s struggles, stepping in


    to help with the kids whenever she had time. Ellinor was thankful for the extra help.


    Waving to the kids, Ellinor called out, “Baber, Adrian, La! Let’s go; we’re eating out for breakfast


    today.”


    Belinda grabbed Ellinor’s arm. “Hold on! If you take the kids with you, we won’t have the chance to talk


    properly. Veronica said she’d take care of them today. Right, Veronica?”


    Veronica, aware of Belinda’s intent to take Ellinor to the psychiatrist, nodded in agreement. “Yes!


    Ellinor, you can go on with Belinda without worrying about the kids. They’re in good hands.”


    Ellinor frowned. “What’s the point if I don’t take the kids with me?”


    With that, she picked up the quiet Adrian and pondered something for a moment.


    Taking all three kids to the psychiatrist’s office would indeed be inconvenient.


    “Alright then. Veronica, look after Baber and La for me. Don’t take them out until I get back, okay?”


    Veronica and Belinda exchanged nces and then nodded. “Sure, Ellinor. We’ll take care of Baber and


    La. We won’t take them out.”


    Ellinor trusted Veronica. She was more reliable now than before, and she cared about the kids’ safety


    just as much as Ellinor did.


    After giving a few more instructions to Veronica, Ellinor, carrying Adrian, prepared to leave with Belinda.


    As she turned, a small hand tugged at her dress. It was her daughter, La.


    with you too.”


    La looked up at Ellinor with big, watery eyes. “Mommy, why are you only taking Adrian with you?


    Baber and I want to go


    Ellinor gently replied, “Sweetie, Mommy isn’t going out to y. I’m taking Adrian to see the doctor. You


    and Baber need to stay home and listen to Aunt Veronica. Mommy will bring back toys for you, okay?”


    La pouted slightly while looking at ‘Adrian’ in her mother’s arms. “Mommy, what’s wrong with


    Adrian? Why does he need to see the doctor?”


    Ellinor gently patted her daughter’s head. “Don’t worry, honey. Adrian is fine. Mommy is just taking him


    for a check-up.”


    After a moment, La reluctantly let go. “Okay… but you have toe back soon, Mommy!”


    “Sure!”


    After soothing La, Ellinor reminded Baber to listen to Aunt Veronica and to y nicely with his sister.


    Baber, always obedient, nodded and waved goodbye to his mother.


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    Once they left the nchet Vi, Ellinor and ‘Adrian’ got into Belinda’s car. Belinda handed Ellinor a


    breakfast sandwich from a fast-food restaurant. “Here. You and Adrian should have something to eat


    before we get there. When we arrive at my friend’s ce, I’ll have them prepare something delicious for


    us.”


    Ellinor wasn’t particrly hungry but took the breakfast sandwich, handing it to Adrian, who was


    nestled in her arms,