Chapter 21 Unspoken Truths

Marielle Duvall and Chloe Bennett swiftly completed the hospital discharge. Worried about Nolan, they hurried back home—only to find him already awake, dressed, and breakfast ready. "Huh? Mommy, you're back? Are you feeling better? Why did you leave the hospital so early?" Nolan beamed at the sight of Marielle. Chloe gazed at the steaming bowls of century egg and lean pork congee, and the fresh buns Nolan had set out. "You little scamp," she said warmly, "did you make this congee yourself?" Nolan shook his head. "No, I bought it. But I can start learning now—soon I'll be in charge of Mommy's meals." "My sweet boy," Marielle murmured, her expression softening. She stroked his hair, cherishing him as the greatest blessing life had given her—the most precious gift from the heavens. "It's Saturday, no school. Mommy's fine now. Eat up, then go play." She wanted Nolan to have his own life. That was why she'd brought him back and entrusted him to Chloe—someone she trusted completely. Nolan sm