My Stepbrother's Dirty Little Secret novel Chapter 570

Chapter 570

Mom let out the softest laugh, the sound quiet and breathy.

“…I was… wondering…” she paused to catch her breath. “…why… so much… foundation.”

I covered my face with both hands, “Please don’t.”

Another tiny laugh escaped her, “…I… didn’t… say… anything.”

I groaned into my hands, “Mama…”

I wrapped both of my hands around hers where they rested in her lap.

Her eyes crinkled with amusement, “…My… little girl…” She drew another careful breath. “…isn’t… so… little… anymore.”

I peeked at her through my fingers, “You are enjoying this far too much.”

Her smile softened as she looked at me for a long moment, “…You…” She paused, gathering enough breath to finish. “…haven’t smiled… like this… in… a long… time. Whoever… did… this… I hope… they spend… the rest… of… their life… protecting… that smile.”

I laughed softly, “He tries.”

As if the universe had been listening, footsteps echoed across the stone path..I smiled before I even turned my head. I already knew who it was. I always did. There was something about him I couldn’t explain. I could feel him before I saw him, as though my heart had learned the sound of his presence long before my ears ever could.

Raphael came into view carrying a small insulated medical case in one hand and a folder tucked beneath his arm.

He stopped beside us, “Good afternoon, Hazel.”

Mom smiled, “Raphael.”

He crouched beside her wheelchair before opening the case, “I spoke with your neurologist this morning. There was a delay with one of your prescriptions,” he removed a neatly labeled medication box, “It won’t be delayed anymore.”

He placed it carefully into the storage pouch attached to the back of her wheelchair as he continued checking the medication list.

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