He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 744

Suddenly, Skye threw her arms around Helena and rubbed against her cheek. "Lena, sometimes I really think you're my actual mommy."

Those words sent a sharp pang of sorrow straight to Helena's heart.

Because she was Skye's biological mother, but she wasn't allowed to say a word.

With her fragile mental state, she could barely take care of herself, let alone raise a child.

The suffocating wave of despair grew heavier by the second.

Yet, as she looked down at Skye, she continued to soothe her.

"That's because Skye and I are the best friends in the whole world," Helena replied, refusing to let her internal devastation show on her face.

Skye beamed up at her.

Helena's gaze lingered on the little girl's sweet face.

"Lena, when you have your own baby someday, will you still be this nice to me?" Skye asked, resting her chin in her hands.

Helena didn't hesitate. "No one could ever replace you in my heart. We will always be the best friends in the world. Always."

"Okay, Lena! Hearing you say that makes me so happy. Now I feel like I can handle anything," Skye declared, sounding exactly like a wise old soul.

Unable to hold back any longer, Helena pulled Skye into a tight embrace.

A massive lump formed in her throat, burning intensely.

It took every ounce of her willpower to keep from sobbing out loud.

She knew that Skye was painfully aware of her own condition.

The little girl knew full well that surviving past six wasn't guaranteed.

That was why she was fighting so hard just to live.

Her earlier words almost sounded like a premature goodbye.

It was horrifyingly obvious that her health was in a rapid decline.

The trips to the hospital were becoming far too frequent.

And the grim warnings from the doctors...

Every single update left Helena trembling with dread.

She couldn't let anything happen to Skye.

But the moment she realized Sebastian was the only one who could reach Professor Xander, she lost all her leverage.

Helena hummed in confirmation.

"If his assistant contacted her, it means there's hope for Skye. So don't worry too much," Julian said, trying to comfort her.

Julian knew better than anyone just how much Skye meant to Helena.

Helena remained silent.

Sensing her hesitation, Julian immediately realized something was off.

He paused for a brief moment before asking, "Why didn't you tell me you took Skye to the hospital today?"

Helena wasn't surprised he knew.

This was Coralia, after all.

Every doctor treating Skye was part of The Campbell Family's vast network.

If she showed up at the hospital, they were bound to notify Julian.

But the doctors also knew exactly what to say and what to keep to themselves.

After a beat of silence, Helena softly explained, "Skye spiked a fever out of nowhere. I think she caught a chill, so I took her in to get checked. We're already back home."