NovelReadingChapter 597 Declan's eyes were bloodshot. He hadn't been hmuch lately. He didn't want Pamela or Aileen to know what he was really doing, nor did he want the world to know of their existence. He was trying to protect them. However, Pamela had suddenly fallen ill.
"Mom, why didn't you tellyou were sick?" he asked.
Pamela smiled weakly. "Declan, I wasn't in pain. Hailey took good care ofand made sure the best medicine was used. I didn't want to be a burden to you. I just wanted you to live a happy and peaceful life. If your father were still here, that's what he would have wanted too." Pamela didn't want Declan to follow in his father's footsteps, so she had always tried to guide him away from that path.
Declan clutched her hand tightly. "Don't worry, Mom. This time, things will be different." Pamela's tears slid down her cheeks. "My darlings..." Hailey and Aileen stepped forward, each taking one of Pamela's hands.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPamela placed their hands together and softly said, "I'm leaving now. Don't be sad. I'm just going to see your father. All these years, I've been here with you while he's been alone over there. He must missvery much." Hailey broke down in tears.
Pamela turned to Declan. "Declan, I'm leaving Aileen in your care. She's your sister, so you must take good care of her." Then, she added, "Hailey's a wonderful girl. Having her by your side is a blessing. Treasure her." Declan choked up. "I will, Mom." Pamela smiled faintly. "I've lived a happy life. I had your father in my youth, and then I had you two. Life is never perfect, but sometimes, a little bit of happiness is enough." With those final words, she slowly closed her eyes and passed away peacefully.
There were many things Pamela never had the chance to say, such as her regrets about her husband and her longing to watch her children grow. Yet, thad run out. She was gone.
Declan and Aileen broke down in tears, calling out for their mother.
Later, Hailey found Declan standing alone in the dimly lit hospital corridor. He leaned against the wall with his black sweater clinging to his frame, making him appear thinner than usual.
He lowered his head in silence, letting the darkness conshim.
Lis Hailey approached him quietly. "Declan, I've ensured everything i handled for Mrs. Zamora. If you need to go, I understand. I'll stay here and take care of Aileen." Declan straightened up, his eyes bloodshot from exhaustion and grief. He knew he had to leave. Stella was likely already looking for him.
At this moment, he couldn't even stay by his mother's side.
If not for Hailey, he might not have made it in tto see her one last time.
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The weight of life's burdens had fallen on him early, leaving him with no choice but to push forward. The more it pushed him down, the more hatred burned within him. He would have his revenge.
Declan looked at Hailey. "Thank you, Hailey. For everything." There was so much to say, yet he didn't know where to start. All he knew was gratitude.
He was thankful that Hailey had cinto his life and had stayed with him through the toughest times.
Hailey stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. "You don't have to thank me, Declan," she whispered. "If you want to cry, just cry. I know how much this hurts."
He tried to hold back his tears, but the warmth of Hailey's embrage and the comfort of her gentle words made it impossible.
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