Seven Years of Marriage with Jake novel Chapter 65

Chapter 9

As I held the USB in my hand, memories from my previous life flashed through my mind.

I remembered the time I had stumbled upon Lucas and Nancy at the amusement park, their daughter Ciara with them.

Ciara, who was about Cody's age, sat in the back seat of Lucas's car, holding a melting ice cream cone.

Nancy sat in the passenger seat, playfully hitting Lucas's chest, causing Ciara to giggle as the ice cream dripped everywhere.

Lucas, who had always been so fussy about cleanliness, didn't mind at all.

In fact, the three of them laughed together, as if they were a happy family.

I remembered the time Cody had been hungry during a traffic jam, and I had handed him a chocolate bar.

Some crumbs had fallen in the car, and Lucas had exploded in anger, kicking us out of the car in the middle of traffic.

I stood there with Cody in my arms, stuck between the rushing cars, as Lucas drove off.

Cody had cried, begging for forgiveness.

"Daddy, please don't leave me and Mommy! I'll be good. I'll never make a mess in your car again!"

Thinking of this, I smiled bitterly.

It was my blind love and devotion that had given Lucas the chance to hurt our son.

But now, I was realized that I was wrong.

My resolve hardened.

"Don't worry, Ryan. This isn't over. I'll make sure they pay for everything they've done."

For the next three days and nights, I stayed outside the ICU, praying.

Finally, we received the news that Cody's condition had improved enough for him to be moved to a regular ward.

I could finally breathe again.

Looking at Cody's face, which now had a bit of color, I gently kissed his forehead.

"Ryan, could you and Mom and Dad help take care of Cody for a few days? I need to go back and pack up our things."

Ryan looked concerned. "Are you sure? I could send someone with you."

I shook my head.