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Like now–Lynette was practically nudging her, yet Bianca gave no reaction.
But it didn’t matter. Perhaps she wouldn’t consider new relationships until divorced, Elvin reasoned.
Once free, his relentless efforts would surely open her heart.
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After Bianca finished her soup, Elvin took the bowl and began clearing meal containers from the nightstand.
Lynette chuckled, watching his diligent, thoughtful movements.
Sitting by the bed, she grasped Bianca’s hand, nodding toward Elvin and whispering, “I saw Blair when I arrived.”
Bianca tensed. “What happened?
Did he trouble you?”
Patting Bianca’s hand, Lynette confessed uneasily, “He said he couldn’t reach you. Winnie’s been admitted to ICU.”
Bianca bolted upright. “I need to see her.”
As a doctor, she knew ICU admission for flu meant critical danger.
Regardless, Winnie was her daughter.
She had to care.
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Lynette, also a mother, understood. “I’ll go with you.”
Recognizing her concern, Bianca agreed. “Alright.”
Elvin overheard while tidying up.
Seeing both women head for Winnie, he hurriedly offered, “I’ll come too.”
He cared for no one but Bianca.
Were she healthy, he’d stay behind.
But feverish and weak? He couldn’t rest.
Bianca hesitated, then refused.
Elvin didn’t argue.
If barred, he’d follow secretly.
Lynette supported Bianca as they walked to pediatrics.
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From afar, Bianca spotted Blair and Katelyn sitting silently on a bench.
Hearing footsteps, Blair Avery looked up and saw Bianca Watts‘
haggard face, his brow furrowing slightly.
The accusations he’d prepared died on his lips.
Winnie Avery was out of danger now. Pointless words wouldn’t help, and he didn’t want to ask anymore.
Seeing Blair remain silent, Bianca spoke first: “How’s Winnie?”
Blair answered reluctantly: “Winnie’s in the ICU.”
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His response angered Bianca. Her voice unconsciously sharpened: “I’m asking about Winnie’s condition, not her location.”
Hearing Bianca’s anger, Blair couldn’t hold back: “You’ve got time to question me here? Then why didn’t you come care for her after I messaged you?”
Bianca let out a bitter laugh at his accusation. “Are you sure Winnie wants my care?
Are you sure she wants me staying?
She wants you and Diane Huffman here! You think she’d be happy if I stayed?”
Instead of answering, Blair’s eyes reddened: “Regardless….. you’re still her mother.”
That word “mother” shackled Bianca like chains.
Her body trembled violently, legs threatening to buckle, but Lynette Watts held her firmly, preventing a fall.
Staring into Blair’s cold, bloodshot eyes, Bianca drew a long breath. “Blair, I’m human. Not a spinning top. I can’t revolve around Winnie every waking moment.”
Exhaustion roughened her voice to a rasp.
Blair lifted his face, struggling to control his emotions. “So you can just ignore your own daughter’s life?
Look what I-”
Before he could finish, Bianca shattered. Her scream drowned his words: “WHO EVER CARED ABOUT MY LIFE?!”
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Veins bulged on her neck and face. Crimson streaks flooded her eyes.
The outburst triggered a raw, painful cough. A small pool of blood stained her palm.
Lynette saw it, urgently handing Bianca tissues while patting her back. “Bianca, my dear, don’t upset yourself. If others won’t care for your life, you must!”
Mrs. Leach stood instinctively, moved to help, but Lynette suddenly turned blazing eyes on Blair:
“Bianca’s been burning with fever since last night! I only told her Winnie was in the ICU after seeing you earlier. She insisted on coming immediately–nearly collapsed multiple times on the way, yet she pushed through! If you dare say my Bianca doesn’t care, doesn’t love her daughter–I, Lynette Watts, call that a lie! If she didn’t care, would she have come risking her own life?”
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