As I left the law firm with the divorce agreement in my hand, my friend's words echoed in my mind, "
"Getting custody of the child won't be easy. The child is registered under the Larkin Family's household and Teddy and Laura are listed as her legal guardians. Unless you or Collin undergo a biological test with the child, custody is unlikely. Even then, it depends on whether the child is willing to leave with you."
After the accident, I hadn’t even seen my child’s face, let alone had anything to use for a biological test. I had no choice but to find Collin.
When I arrived at the hospital, the nurse on duty informed me, "Doctor Huttington isn't here. He is accompanying his wife and daughter downstairs."
"His wife?" I asked.
"Yes, we all saw them. Doctor Huttington's wife is a stunning woman, with a great figure. She and Doctor Huttington are the perfect match."
When a few other nurses nearby heard this, they gathered around and gossiped with envy.
"Exactly! Doctor Huttington's wife wears high-end limited-edition designer clothes. They say he gifted her a pink diamond the size of a pigeon egg. The two of them are nauseatingly sweet! I'm really jealous."
"Yeah! She’s gorgeous and their daughter is adorable, like a little doll. Their family is so perfect it’s unfair."
One of the nurses asked suspiciously at me, "What about you? Who are you? You’re not one of those delusional patients who think they have a chance with Docotr Huttington, are you? Take a look at yourself! Their marriage is rock-solid."
The disdain in their eyes was unbearable. I awkwardly tugged at the hem of my coat as bitterness crept into my heart.
He rarely let me visit his hospital and when I did, he never introduced me. "The nurses here are gossipy," he used to say. "I don’t want them making you a topic of conversation." Now I realized it was all excuses.
I found Collin downstairs. He was standing arm-in-arm with Laura. They stood close together as they watched the children play in the hospital's small playground.
"Laura, Teddy hasn't gotten suspicious, has he?" Collin asked.
"No," Laura replied with a playful tone. "Ever since we had Ella Larkin, he's been spoiling me even more. He gives me everything I want, hugs me to sleep every night and kisses me whenever he leaves or comes home. Honestly, he’s nothing like a domineering CEO anymore …. Collin, thank you for helping me back then."
Collin was silent for a moment before forcing a bitter smile. "As long as you're happy, it's worth it."
Just then, a little girl in a princess dress came running over and threw herself into Collin’s arms. "Mommy, Daddy, Ella is hungry!" she said
She turned to look at me curiously. "Who’s this lady?"
Collin finally realized my presence. He hurriedly handed Ella over to Laura and stammered, "Nora, why are you here?"
"Don’t get the wrong idea. This is Laura’s child," he blurted out, flustered. "I … I just consider her my goddaughter."
