Chapter 397

"I..." Lauren's face still showed a tangled mess of emotions. She clearly hadn't digested all that Oliver had said. Just as she opened her mouth to speak, she caught sight of Claire hurrying toward them down the hallway, her expression tight. It was probably about Henry, but given they couldn't raise their voices in a hospital, she'd clearly decided to come in person. Oliver noticed her too and cut Lauren off gently. "Lauren, I'll give you some time to think it over. Let's go check on Henry first, okay? If you still feel the same way as before, I won't push you. But... I do hope you'll at least visit Henry from time to time. Just let him know his mom has always loved and cared about him—he deserves that much." The second he finished, Lauren completely broke down. Tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks. She couldn't say a word, just nodded with red-rimmed eyes, a silent but firm response. Of course she wanted to. What mother wouldn't? Who wouldn't want to stand proudly by their c