Chapter 253 Why Didn’t You Listen to Me
A sharp, bitter ache twisted in Emily’s chest as the doctor’s scolding echoed.
When Sophia was good, it was all Ethan’s credit; when she fell ill, it was her fault for being a bad mother.
How ridiculous.
Ethan stood beside her, listening silently to the exchange.
Seeing the doctor berate Emily, he finally spoke up, his voice firm, “It’s my fault–don’t blame her.”
The doctor looked annoyed at Ethan’s defense. “The child is this sick, and you’re still covering for her?”
Tired of the scolding, Ethan scowled, his tone sharp with irritation. “Just tell us what we need to do now.”
The doctor picked up on his hostility, knowing better than to provoke a potential conflict.
He replied, “IV infusion, injections, and hospitalization.”
Ethan merely nodded faintly, turning to leave. Noticing Emily 1/7
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hadn’t moved, he paused, glancing back over his shoulder. “Aren’t you coming?”
Panic flooded Emily–she’d been a practicing doctor for a year, no stranger to life and death.
Over time, she’d grown numb to it all.
But tonight, it was her daughter teetering on the edge.
Her mind went blank, chaos swirling inside her, unable to think straight.
Sensing her fear, Ethan bent down, pulling her into his arms gently.
“Come on. Sophie will be okay.”
Lifted into his hold, Emily stumbled forward, her steps unsteady, as if walking on air.
As Ethan watched her dazed, hollow look, his heart ached with guilt and regret.
Outside the office, a young intern nurse came rushing over.
At her hurried pace, Emily’s panic spiked, her voice trembling.
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The nurse shook her head quickly before reaching them. “No, ma’am―your little girl woke up.”
Relief and urgency surged through Emily. Shoving Ethan away, she ran toward the ward as fast as her weak legs could carry her.
Inside, Sophia was indeed awake, though still looking pale and
listless.
Sitting beside the bed, Emily brushed her daughter’s cheek softly, her voice gentle with motherly love, her eyes filled with tenderness. “Sophie, do you feel a little better?”
Sophia looked up at her, eyes red–rimmed with tears, but bit her lip tightly, refusing to say a word.
Emily knew instantly–she wasn’t the one Sophia wanted to
see.
Stepping aside gracefully, she gestured for Ethan to take her place.
The moment he sat down, Sophia spoke up, her voice small,
“Dad.”
“Feeling better?” Ethan leaned down, his face soft with
concern.
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Sophia nodded, her voice hoarse. “Yeah… a little.”
Smiling, Ethan stroked her cheek, “Good. Dad will stay with you.”
Sophia nodded again, falling silent.
Ethan watched her, his voice gentle as he asked, “Why don’t you call Mommy?”
Instead of answering, Sophia just stared up at him.
Ethan chuckled softly, encouraging her, “Mommy carried you to the hospital–she was so worried. If you don’t call her, her heart will hurt, okay?”
Tears welled up in Sophia’s eyes at his words.
She didn’t always like Emily, but right now, she wanted nothing more than to hug Emily, to curl up in her arms and sleep.
Yet for some reason, she felt too stubborn to call out to Emily.
But since Ethan had asked, she mumbled reluctantly, “Mom.”
Hearing the word, Emily rushed to take Sophia’s hand, her own eyes red with tears as she replied, “Yes, baby–I’m here.”
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A faint sense of comfort washed over Sophia, but it was short-lived.
A nurse pushed a cart into the ward, breaking the moment. “Sophia needs a needle in her arm. Could you two step outside for a moment, please?”
Hearing the word “needle,” Sophia burst into tears, clinging to Emily’s hand. “Mom, I don’t wanna get a shot! I wanna go
home!”
Her heart ached at her daughter’s cries, but Emily knew the IV was necessary for her recovery.
Hardening her resolve, she stood up, pulling Ethan toward the door.
Seeing her leave, Sophia cried even louder, her wails echoing through the ward.
Outside, Emily leaned against the wall, her body shaking uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face.
Watching her crumble, Ethan couldn’t help but step forward, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. “It’s okay–Sophie will be fine. I’m here, and I’ll stay with you.”
Weakness overwhelmed Emily, her legs threatening to give
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way as her heart raced wildly.
Sophia’s screams pierced the air, each cry twisting like a knife in her chest.
That little girl was a part of her–her pain was Emily’s pain.
Seeing her weep endlessly, Ethan reached out to hug her, but Emily swatted his hand away fiercely before he could touch
her.
“Ethan, don’t touch me!” Lifting her head, she glared at him with her bloodshot eyes, which were filled with resentment and
hatred.
Shocked by her venom, Ethan pulled his hand back silently, his face falling.
Inside the ward, Sophia’s wails continued, growing louder by the minute—each sound fueling Emily’s agony.
Ethan felt it, too, his worry gnawing at him, though he kept his emotions hidden behind a calm facade.
Fear gripped him tightly,
Sophia was his only daughter. If anything happened to her, he’d never forgive himself.
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Emily tried to hold back her anger, to keep from blaming
Ethan.
But Sophia’s cries showed no sign of stopping; if anything, they grew more desperate.
Her self–control snapped. Spinning around to face Ethan, her bloodshot eyes blazed with accusation, her voice cracking with rage. “Ethan, didn’t I tell you you’d hurt Sophia? Why didn’t you listen to me?”
Hatred and grief surged through her, her chest heaving with every ragged breath.
After all these years of marriage–even when Ethan stayed
away
all night–Emily had never lost her composure like this.
But now, she screamed at him, pouring out all her pain and anger, her voice raw with despair.
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