No More Lucky Star novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Trevor ended up driving Talia to the hospital, with Isabella curled up in his arms the entire way

When Isabella woke up, she didn’t bothered by being held by him. After weeks of seeing him lurking around their neighborhond, he wasn’t really a stranger to her anymore.

In her four year old world, he was just… there.

Walking into the hospital room. Talia immediately spotted her foster mother.

The woman looked ancient, all skin and bones, like she was already halfway gone.

The moment she saw Talia, her shaky hand reached out desperately. “Talia, you actually came…

Talia took her hand and sank into the bedside chair, trying to ignore how fragile those fingers felt. “Yeah. I’m here.”

I wasn’t like they’d ever been close. Even when the woman was healthy, she’d treated Talia more like an obligation than a daughter. But seeing her like this–so fragile, so close to the end–stirred up emotions Talla didn’t know she still had.

But maybe when you’re dying, you want to see everyone you

you’ve ever known one last time. So you can leave this world without any loose ends

They made small talk for a bit, and then her foster mother noticed Trevor standing behind Talia with Isabella in his arms

“Look at you, it’s been so long. Your daughter’s gotten so big.”

Talia gestured for Isabella to come over, “Say hi to grandma.”

“HL grandma,” Isabella said sweetly.

The old woman’s eyes filled with tears. “Hello, sweetheart. You’re such a good girl

She stroked Isabella’s cheek gently, then looked up at Trevor. “You must be Talia’s husband. This is the first time we’ve met.”

Talia started to correct her. “He’s not-

But her foster mother was already talking over her, her voice getting weaker. “Talla’s always been so stubborn, so indipendent. When I’m you and her girl are the only family she left. Promise me you’ll take care of her.”

Trevor glanced at Talis’s profile. When she didn’t object, he nodded solemnly

I promise. You have my word.”

That seemed to satisfy her. She settled back against the pillows, looking more peaceful than she had all day.

She closed her eyes and started coughing–harsh, rattling sounds that made all the monitors go crazy.

Talia rushed out to get the ductor.

Within minutes, her for

room in their grief

gone.

foster mother was being sent into emergency surgery. All the biological kids showed up, clustering around the waiting

Talia found a corner where she could sit alone, anxiety eating at her stomach. She kept thinking about all the things they’d never said to each other, all the conversations they’d never had

Then she felt gentle fingers smooth the worry lines on her forehead.

“Hey, don’t torture yourself. I’ve already flown in the best cardiac team from Johns Hopkins. She’s getting the best possible care.”

23:09

You Wanted Her Happy WITH MY GLORY? I Made You Childless WITH YOUR BLOODLINE

Chapter 19

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