Chapter222 Patricia's Reluctant Plea to Keep Martin
Since that day, Patricia hadn't seen Martin for a whole week.
After lying at home sick for three days and fully recovering, she returnedwas back to work at the hospital. Martin was never in the ward during
During her rounds over the next four days. , Martin was never in the ward.
Only a few caregivers were with Randy.
Although Randy was only four, he was sensitive and quickly noticed something was off between his mommy and daddy. Concerned, heHe asked with concern, "Mommy, did something happen between you and Ddaddy?"
Knowing how perceptive he was and not wanting to worry him, Patricia feigned ignorance, "Why do you ask that?"
Randy was blunt, "Daddy used to be at the hospital with me every day, and Alan would bring the company work here for him to handle. He'd only leave when absolutely necessary and returnwould come back as soon as possiblehe could. But these past few days, he hasn't come at all. He only comes after you get off work."
If it was one day, Randy wouldn't think too much of it. But if it was three or four days in a row, it was hard for him not to let his imagination run wild.
Martin was avoiding her, and although Patricia had guessed it, getting confirmation from Randy made it unbearable. She felt physically ill and wobbled.
Seeing her turn pale in an instant, Randy, afraid she might faint, steadied her,
"Mommy, what's wrong? I heard you were sick., Aare you not better yet? Should you rest more?"
Patricia felt a bitter tang in her heart.
She was at a loss for words, managing only to muster a weak smile, "Mommy's fine, don't worry! Daddy and I are fine;, it's just that it's the end of the year, and the company is busy. He told me to take good care of you."
"But... but it wasn't like this at the end of previous years!"
Randy clearly didn't believe her words.
Patricia rubbed his little head to comfort him, "Silly boy, you used to be naughty, and he was worried about you. No matter how busy he was, he had to come to accompany you. Now it's different, I'm here, so he doesn't have to worry."
Randy was half-convinced, "Is that so?"
Patricia tapped his forehead lightly, "Of course it is;, what else could it be?"
Seeing her so certain and serious, Randy finally believed her words.
After leaving the ward, Patricia couldn't keep up her smile any longer. Her eyes felt sore, and her vision blurred.
Frank happened to come out after his rounds and was startled to see her like this. He
hurriedly asked, "What happened to you? Why do you look so pale?"
Patricia shook her head, not saying a word, and pushed past him into another ward.—
At noon, all the doctors had left, but Patricia didn't.
She stayed on purpose, to confirm what Randy had said.
To see if Martin really came only after she had left.
Sure enough.
The doctors left at eleven-thirty.
Martin arrived right on schedule at eleven-forty.
He wasn't punctual to the minute, but it was close enough.
The moment she saw Martin, the anger and hurt Patricia had suppressed for days erupted. She rushed over, grabbed Martin's arm, and pulled him into the doctor's office.
Martin hadn't expected her to still be there, and a clear surprise flashed in his eyes.
Seeing his reaction, Patricia felt deeply wounded.
"Martin, tell me, why.?"
Martin was confused by her abrupt question., "What wWhy what?"
Patricia was on the verge of tears, her eyes reddening, "Why are you treating me like this?"
Martin was clueless., "How have I treated you?"
Not knowing if he was playing dumb or genuinely clueless, Patricia cut to the chase.,
"Why are you avoiding me?"
Martin denied it without a change in expression, "I'm not avoiding you."
Patricia scoffed., "You're not avoiding me? Then why do you only come after I leave work? Even Randy feels you're avoiding me."
Martin explained calmly, "It's just a coincidence. I come over after finishing up at the
company. I haven't been specifically timing it."
"You still won't admit it?" Patricia's voice grew sharp and emotional.
"What have I done to offend you? If you have any complaints, just say it. Why avoid me?, Wwhy push me away? Do you know how sad this makes me?"
Martin looked at her calmlywith calm eyes., "Since you already know, why ask again?"
"What?"
Patricia was stunned.
Martin's expression was blank, and they said, "We've have had a children together, and I didn't want to make things clear;, it was better left unsaid. But since you keep pressing, I'll lay it out for you. ."
Patricia said: "...??"
Martin's words were clear and forceful, "I will do never not want a woman who has been with another man."
Patricia was completely dumbfounded when hearing those words.
Afraid she didn't understand, Martin repeatedemphasized again, "You should know, I have a thing about cleanliness. I don't take back what's been dirtiedsoiled. The same goes for people. Now, do you understand?"
His mean words whipped Patricia's heart cruelly.
She pounded on his chest in a frenzy, her voice breaking as she demanded, "If that's the case, why did you save me over and over again? Why did you personally say you wanted to reconcile with me? Why? What's the reason?"
WhyIf he despised her so much, why did he keep stirring her feelings if he despised her so much? ?
She had finally broken her vow and decided to give him another chance, only for him to hurt her deeply again.
Martin didn't dodge her blows., "Because you are the mother of my child."
All of Patricia's actions came to an abrupt halt.
A piercing pain struck her heart, and she blacked out for a moment, collapsing onto
the office chair.
'Ha!
What an impeccable reason.
That's true!'
Because she was the mother of his child, he didn't want his child to be motherless, so he saved her time and again, against his conscience, considering reconciling with her. And she foolishly thought he had truly fallen for her.
And she foolishly thought he had truly fallen for her.
She was moved herself time and again,. b
But it was just her wishful thinking.
An unprecedented disappointment surrounded her.
He could despise andher, not love her, but he couldn't despise Fannie or, couldn't insult Fannie.
Although her conscience was clear, his attitude deeply wounded her.
"I understand now.! You're right., Hhow could someone as dirty as me be worthy of you? !
Rest assured, from now on, I'll know my place from now on and never overstep... ."
Finally, she added deliberately, "Mr. Ex."
A flicker of pain flashed through Martin's eyes,. s
So quick it was nearly missed, then it was gone.
"That's It's for the best.! We'll get along peacefully inIn front of the children and, we'll get along peacefully, try not to worry them.
But otherwise, I hope we don't see each other or have any contact."
That way, he could control keep himself from thinking about her and .
nNot having have to watch her be with another man, Debbie, while he consoled himself in solitude.
Patricia felt likeas if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss without any hope, yet her face showed nothing;, she coldly said, "Don't worry, I won't disturb your life."
"Good!"
Martin left a cold word behindsaid and left the office without looking another backlook.
As his figure disappeared from sight, Patricia couldn't hold back any longer. She collapsed onto the desk and weptsobbed loudly, letting out all her sorrow.
The nurses on duty outside didn't dare to come in, barely breathing, heads bowed, silently going about their work.
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