Chapter 36 Have We Met Before?

"Baby, I'm sorry. Mommy made you worry." Marielle Duvall held Nolan Duvall's hand, her eyes filled with guilt. Rowan Blackwood, standing nearby, heard Marielle call Nolan "baby," and an indescribable emotion stirred within him. He wanted to confirm something, but under the circumstances, he couldn't bring himself to ask. Nolan, nestled in Marielle's arms, trembled slightly—finally showing the vulnerability of a four-year-old. The doctors and nurses nearby dared not interrupt, helplessly glancing at Rowan. Rowan cleared his throat. "Brat, your mom just woke up. Let the doctor check her, okay?" Nolan frowned slightly but obediently stepped aside. Instinctively, Rowan reached out and took his hand. Nolan tried to pull away but lacked the strength. He glared up at Rowan, who ignored him completely, his gaze fixed on the doctor and Marielle. Marielle had naturally heard Rowan's words, especially the phrase "your mom." A flicker of awareness passed through her eyes. So her relationship with