Chapter 4

Unlike before, I stayed only seven days in the hospital this time. I packed quickly and prepared to take my daughter home.

Vivian still lay in the hospital like a ticking bomb; I had to move carefully.

Once everything was ready, I called my driver, but as I was about to leave, Vivian stopped me.

"Alanna, you're going home so soon, huh? Aren't you going to stay a few more days?" she asked, her voice a little rushed.

A cold smile touched my lips.

Her unease fell perfectly in line with what I had anticipated. Back when she'd moved into…