Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 67

(Chapter 49. Painful Mema

Chapter 49: Painful Memories and False Accusations

Chapter 49: Painful Memories and False Accusations

(Olivia’s POV)

I watched in silent agony as Ethan cradled Emma in his arms. His large hands, so capable of violence, now moved with impossible gentleness as he examined the shallow cut on her forearm.

“Does it still hurt, Emmy?” he asked, his voice soft with concern.

Emma sniffled dramatically, her eyes wide and tearful as she looked up at him, “A little, Daddy. But I’m being brave.”

“You’re the bravest girl I know, Ethan praised, pressing a kiss to her forehead.

The tenderness in his expression was like a knife to my heart. A memory surfaced, sharp and painful, refusing to be ignored any longer.

Lily had been lying in her hospital bed, tubes snaking from her frail body. Her kidney failure had progressed rapidly, leaving her weak and in constant pain. Despite everything, her eyes had lit up when I entered the room that day.

“Mommy,” she’d whispered, her voice barely audible. “Can I ask you something?”

I’d sat beside her, smoothing her thin hair away from her forehead. “Anything, ba