Chapter 259

Early in the morning, the first light crept over the eastern sky. In the modern kitchen with its mix of styles, faint cooking sounds could be heard. After simmering for two hours, the aroma of the meat porridge filled the space—so rich and mouthwatering it could make anyone feel hungry. The housekeeper poured the porridge into a thermal container, smiling gently. "Mr. Richards, just follow this recipe next time. After surgery, meals should be light—go easy on the meat." Daniel Richards nodded. It really did smell good. He and Lily Song were living apart—divorce was inevitable. He was ready to make it up to Ruby Henderson and her child. Even if Ruby had married Jason Davies, he still wanted to look after her—and their kid. ... At eight in the morning, Daniel arrived at the hospital. Just as he was about to open the VIP ward door, he heard a child crying inside. It was Ella’s voice. “Mama, it hurts.” “My tummy hurts a lot.” “Why is there a cut on my tummy?” ... Then Ruby’s gentle voice f