The hospital ward echoed with Mia's piercing screams.
Having jetted to North America and back without rest, Fitch could only feel the throb of a headache setting in.
"Go home," Sharon urged him gently. "I'll stay here with Mia."
Without a word, Fitch turned on his heel and left.
At sight of his leaving, Mia burst into tears. "You might as well not be my real brother. You're so cold to your own family. I'm done with you, done with being a Haskins!"
Sharon's grip tightened on Mia's wrist. "What nonsense are you spouting? You know exactly what kind of man your brother is. You can say anything, Mia, but don't you dare speak to him that way."
Fitch had long been the appointed heir to the Haskins fortune; having to keep everyone else in line, he has shouldered more burdens than they knew.
Sharon was acutely aware that it was not through any effort of their own but due to Fitch's favor in their father's eyes that her own family has gained a comfortable position..
Without Fitch's protection, they would have certainly faced a harsher reality within the Haskins hierarchy.
Mia's good life was the result of her brother's battles within the family empire.
Mia whimpered softly, with her shoulders shaking.
Sharon sighed. "Next time, speak kindly to your brother. His burden is heavier than anyone else's."
Outside the hospital, Fitch lit a cigarette and gazed up at the overcast sky, feeling the wind biting through his coat. Maja's words haunted him: "Fitch, she might not survive every battle."
After he stubbed out his cigarette, a flicker of concern crossed his mind. He remembered Zoey. She had always taken his abuse silently, never seeking revenge.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
When will get update?...
What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
Is everything alright with writer?...
Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...