A Love to Forget novel Chapter 8

That evening, as soon as Esme returned home, she received a call from Isaiah at the hospital. "Essie, I'm sorry. Audrey... her health isn't great, and she needs to stay in the hospital for a few more days."

He continued, "Her brother asked me to look after her, and I can't go back on my word. I'll be staying at the hospital with her for a while, so I won't be able to join you."

Esme's voice was calm. "It's okay, you take care of her."

After all, he could be with Audrey as much as he wanted in the days to come. There were only three more days until she could leave.

Suddenly, Esme received a video from Audrey.

In the video, the same birthday party venue was set up. Audrey stood in the center, wearing a princess dress and a crown, surrounded by piles of gifts.

Isaiah was behind her, hugging her from behind and kissing her ear affectionately. "Happy birthday, my little princess. What's your wish?"

Audrey raised her chin proudly. "I want the same thing as Esme; no matter what wish I ask, you'll make it come true!"

Isaiah playfully pinched her nose. "Alright, whatever our little princess wants, she'll get."

Esme did not respond. She quietly saved the video and then walked out the door. With the signed paper from Isaiah in hand, she headed to the law firm.

"Ms. Shepherd, the divorce agreement is ready. All we need is your signature, and your marriage will be completely dissolved."

Esme nodded and signed without hesitation. From this moment on, she and Isaiah would be complete strangers.

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Two more days until Esme could leave Isaiah, and Audrey sent Esme another video.

In it, Isaiah was carefully pressing his ear against Audrey's belly. Audrey smirked. "The baby's only three months old. What could you possibly hear?"

Isaiah, looking serious, said, "I can hear him calling me daddy."

Audrey laughed, then slid her sleep dress down a bit. "The baby can't say that yet, but if you want to hear it, I can let you have your fill, Daddy."

In that instant, Isaiah's Adam's apple bobbed, and he immediately pressed her down onto the bed. Soon, the bed shook violently as he moved on top of her.

"Isaiah, stop, don't pick me up!"