He Gave Me Hearing, Then Taught Me What Silence Really Means novel Chapter 262

Maybe being backed into a corner by these psychos had finally pushed her over the edge.

Nelson stared at her in utter shock. It was painfully obvious he thought Juniper had completely lost her mind.

"Are you even human, Juniper? Do you hear what's coming out of your mouth?"

Juniper tilted her chin up, holding the puppy tight. "Then tell her to stay the hell away from me. Looking at your perfectly happy little family makes me sick to my stomach."

With that, she turned and walked away. Moonlight nudged affectionately against her chin, looking incredibly sweet.

A smile finally returned to Juniper's lips as she nuzzled the puppy back. "Let's go home."

Josie was still sitting on the ground, wailing at the top of her lungs. "Dad! That bad woman! That horrible woman! Waaaah!"

Lydia looked heartbroken. Still bearing the red mark of Juniper's slap, she hurried over and helped Josie up. "Stop crying, sweetie."

"Mom, does it hurt? I'll blow on it for you."

Lydia shook her head, then looked up at Nelson with pitiful, tear-filled eyes. "Nelson, is Leo going to be okay?"

Leo was the cat's name. Josie had picked it out.

Nelson didn't answer. His gaze was fixed solely on Juniper.

She had already gotten into her car, placing the puppy in the passenger seat.

Even from a distance, he could see the genuine, radiant smile on her face—the kind of smile he hadn't seen from her in years.

Noticing where his attention was directed, a momentary flash of pure, twisted hatred crossed Lydia's face.

Her breathing turned ragged. *Juniper. That vile bitch!*

She covertly pinched Josie's arm. Josie's wailing instantly pitched an octave higher, finally dragging Nelson's attention back.

He crouched down and rubbed the little girl's head. "Stop crying."

The color drained entirely from Lydia's face. Disbelief screamed in her eyes.

She had double-checked with the overseas doctors. They had assured her Kieran would never wake up—that he would remain in a vegetative state forever. How could there be a breakthrough so soon after he was transferred back?

She swallowed hard, forcing a mask of pleasant surprise. "Really? Are you sure that's what the doctors said?"

Nelson met her gaze through the rearview mirror before calmly looking back at the road. "Yes. You suffered a lot for what happened back then."

Lydia's throat tightened. She lowered her head and forced a sob. "I didn't suffer. It was all for the Saint family. I practically grew up with you two; your family's problems are my problems. I was just worried about Grandma Harrington..."

Margot Harrington had always treated Lydia like her own granddaughter. She had only two sons. Her youngest son had lost his baby girl decades ago, and the heartbreak drove him and his wife out of the country. They were now thriving overseas.

Margot had fallen severely ill from the grief. That was when Lydia was brought into the picture, forming a bond that had lasted ever since. Margot still doted on her like a princess.

Lydia continued to sniffle. "But it's wonderful news. We'll explain everything when the time comes. You've suffered too, Nelson."

Nelson said nothing, his hands gripping the steering wheel in total silence.