Chapter 883 Why Not!
Returning to the hospital, it was already evening.
Lisa seemed so exhausted that a gust of wind could knock her over.
But she still forced a smile to take care of Ryan, as if he were her last emotional support.
The caregiver found it a bit strange, but seeing how much Ryan cared for her, she didn't say anything.
By the next day, Lisa's mood had slightly improved. Ryan cheered her up by sharing many amusing stories from his childhood.
As he spoke, his bright eyes sparkled with excitement, lacking the previous hint of cloudiness.
Lisa held him on the bed, squinting slightly.
She suddenly exclaimed curiously, in a casual chatty tone, "Ryan, why do you have two dads?"
"Oh, that..."
Ryan thought for a moment and then explained his family situation to her.
"So, Francis is my biological dad, but Antonio loves me very much too. So, I'm luckier than Ethan and the others; I have two dads!"
Seeing his proud little expression, Lisa's heart suddenly sank.
'I've suffered so much because of them, and you get to be happy?' She thought.
A shadow flickered in her eyes, but she steadied her emotions and asked, "You do have two dads, but Mrs. Valencia isn't your biological mommy, right? Ryan, don't you miss your real mommy?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Well, because my real mom didn't want me. Mommy treats me very well. She gave me lots and lots of love, and that's enough. Besides, my real mom isn't a good person. After she gave birth to me, she did many bad things, and then the cop took her away."
Lisa was stunned, "How do you know that?"
"My mommy told me. My real mom did many things to hurt my daddy and mommy. I don't like her. Even if she comes back, I won't forgive her!"
Lisa had managed to stay calm earlier, but now, hearing Ryan's words, she couldn't control the anger surging within her!
So, Sarah had been badmouthing her to Ryan all along!
Lisa gritted her teeth. If that was the case, she would not let Sarah have her way!
She would not only take back everything that belonged to her but also take Ryan away, making Sarah watch as the child she raised turned against her!
Ryan, not hearing her speak for a while, looked up and saw Lisa's jaw clenched in hatred.
He instinctively shrank back, "Elara, what's wrong?"
"Nothing." Lisa snapped out of it and patted his head, "I just think your real mom might have her own reasons."
"Reasons?"
"Yeah, what mother doesn't love her child?" Her low tone was almost hypnotic, "Didn't your teacher in kindergarten teach you that? Your mom must have had no choice; she didn't abandon you on purpose. You can't just listen to what others say."
"Think about it, Ryan. If you and your real mom have a misunderstanding, how sad would she be? She loves you so much. Don't you want to know if she's doing well?"
"But she wasn't good to me. And Mommy already said she's a bad person."
Lisa saw the conflict in his eyes and was almost furious, but she maintained a gentle and cautious demeanor, "Could it be that your mom said that on purpose?"
Ryan didn't understand, "Why would she say that?"
"Because she wants to maintain her good image in your heart." Lisa's voice was soft as she continued to analyze, "She pushed all the bad things onto your real mom, making you think your real mom is bad, so you would only like her. Maybe your real mom had other reasons for not being good to you?"
Ryan didn't speak for a while, clearly deep in thought.
After a while, Lisa suddenly seemed to realize something and said nervously, "Ryan, I didn't mean to wrong Mrs. Valencia! I'm just analyzing this from an outsider's perspective. Because I believe no mother in the world wouldn't love her child. Maybe you should think about it again? Maybe she misses you too but can't reunite with you because of Mr. and Mrs. Valencia."
Ryan didn't agree, but it was clear he was already shaken. Trust was like a mirror; once it cracked, it was hard to restore.
Moreover, due to the medication, Ryan was likely to believe every word Lisa said was likely to be believed by Ryan.
Lisa felt secretly pleased. She wasn't in a hurry. The game was more interesting when played slowly.
Lisa had an examination in the afternoon, and the doctor said she was basically fine and could go home to rest.
Ryan initially wanted to call home and have Antonio and Sarah pick him up.
But Lisa, afraid of causing them trouble, repeatedly refused, "Ryan, why don't we go back ourselves? Mr. Valencia is busy with work, and Mrs. Valencia is pregnant. It's not good to trouble them."
The main reason was that she wanted Sarah to see her walking into that home holding Ryan's hand!
"Alright." Ryan didn't insist and even offered to carry her things. "Elara, your body hasn't fully recovered. Let me carry it for you."
His bag only had some clothes and wasn't heavy.
Lisa was moved to tears, "Thank you, Ryan. You make me feel like Ronan is still with me, and I'm not so sad."
Ryan blurted out without thinking, "Didn't I say, Elara? From now on, I'm your son. Be my godmother!"
He was stunned for a moment after saying that.
That way, she could always be with Elara!
Lisa was overjoyed inside but refused, "That... that wouldn't be right. Mr. Valencia and Mrs. Valencia wouldn't agree. I'm not worthy, Ryan. Please don't joke."
"I'm not joking!"
Ryan said seriously, "Godmother, this is my decision. My dad and mommy have no right to interfere. I'll announce it when we get back!"
'Isn't that what Dad said? Everyone is an independent individual, and I can make my own decisions!' Ryan thought.
The two returned to the Valencia Villa in high spirits. Before anyone could be happy to see him back, Ryan announced the news, leaving everyone stunned.
Lisa had already gone back to her room, so she missed the dramatic moment.
Francis was in a meeting at the company and didn't know about it yet.
After a long while.
"Ryan, were you joking just now?" Sarah finally found her voice and forced a smile, pulling him to sit in the living room, "I need to tell you, recognizing a godmother is not a small matter. You should at least discuss it with us, right?"
The other three children sat dumbfounded, feeling like Ryan was under some spell!
Lately, Ryan had been incomprehensible!
Ryan's gaze swept over them and finally settled on Antonio, who hadn't spoken, "Dad, do you think it's not okay too?"
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