The Plane Tickets He Hoarded The Wife He Hid novel Chapter 97

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Blanche’s POV 1

I stood frozen, my mind going completely blank as Carry shoved me aside.

The fever still burned through me, leaving me weak, so when she pushed me hard, I stumbled sideways.

Carry burst into tears, crying out, “Dad I… Dad!…”

Zain rushed over, swept her into his arms, and soothed her, “I’m here. It’s okay, Carry.”

She clutched at Zain‘ shirt, tears streaming down her face. Between sobs, she said, “Dad, where’s Miss Joanna? I want Miss Joanna…”

Zain‘ expression softened as he nuzzled her gently, his voice tender. “How about I take you to see Miss Joanna this weekend?”

Carry’s bottom lip trembled. “No, I want to go right now. Dad, I want Miss Joanna to play piano for me. I want her to read me stories. Dad, I want Miss Joanna here with me.”

Watching Zain‘ face crumble at Carry’s tears, I knew he’d give her anything she wanted.

“Alright, I’ll call Miss Joanna and ask her to come keep you company, okay?”

Carry’s tears stopped instantly. “Okay.”

I sat at the foot of the bed, listening to every word, tears sliding down my cheeks.

I bit down hard, refusing to make even the smallest sound.

Heidi stood beside me quietly, her hand coming to rest on my shoulder.

I couldn’t focus on anything else Zain and Carry said. Sitting there, I felt like nothing more than a pathetic bystander.

I forced myself to stand and slowly walked out of the bedroom.

Downstairs, I noticed the rain hammering against the windows even harder than before.

Staring at the storm, I felt my heart grow as heavy and waterlogged as the world outside.

Zain appeared downstairs shortly after.

When he saw me still standing by the door, he approached and said, “I called Ms. Suzanne. Carry won’t be going to kindergarten today.”

I kept my back to him, my voice flat, “Fine.”

After a beat, I added, “I’m going to work then.

But Zain spoke at the same time: “You should stay home and watch Carry.”

I shook my head. “I can’t just skip work. If you don’t want to handle it, get someone else.”

We both knew exactly who I meant. He could get Joanna to babysit Carry.

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Zain‘ voice turned sharp with irritation. “Blanche, when did you become like this?”

I could practically hear his thoughts. ‘She used to handle everything when Carry got sick. Why can’t she do it now?”

Hearing his question, I answered calmly, “Zain, I haven’t changed. I just finally see the truth.”

Without another word, I opened my umbrella and stepped straight into the downpour.

I could feel Zain‘ anger at my cold resolve, but then his phone rang.

I heard him answer. It was Desmond.

“Mr. Jacob, there’s a meeting about to start.”

Zain let out a frustrated sigh, clearly thinking about Carry.

“Cancel the meeting. I’m not coming in today. Handle things for now. Unless it’s urgent, don’t call me.”

Desmond didn’t dare ask questions. “Understood.”

I drifted through my hospital shift in a fog, barely able to focus on work. Thankfully, my coworkers noticed something was wrong and

covered for me.

Grateful for their help, I promised to take everyone out for dinner once I felt better.

Later that afternoon, Zain texted me: [Carry wants the cereal you make.]

I stared at the message, completely unsure how to respond.

Should I agree or not?

In the end, I didn’t text back at all.

But when my shift ended, I found myself wavering.

After wrestling with myself, I drove to Blissfield Villa.

I knew it was pointless, but Carry was my daughter. I couldn’t just abandon her.

When I walked into Blissfield Villa, Heidi was cleaning the living room. Her eyes went wide with shock. “Mrs. Jacob?”

After how Zain and Carry had treated me, Heidi clearly expected me to stay away for good.

Yet here I was.

I caught Heidi’s surprised look but ignored it, asking, “Where are Zain and Carry?”

“Mr. Jacob is upstairs with Miss Carry,” Heidi replied.

“I’ll make some cereal in the kitchen,” I said.

After putting the pot on to boil, I didn’t leave. I just stood there in the kitchen, watching over it.

I’d been dragging myself around all day, my body feeling sticky and drained. The fever from earlier was obviously still lingering.

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At dinner, Zain and Carry came downstairs.

I served Carry a bowl of cereal without saying a word.

Zain stayed quiet too, just carefully spooning cereal into Carry’s mouth.

I sipped some broth, but I had zero appetite.

After dinner, Carry said she wanted to watch cartoons upstairs, so Zain picked her up and carried her up.

While Heidi cleared the table, I collapsed onto the couch.

I was completely exhausted from the day. All I wanted was to lie there.

The moment I stretched out, sleep hit me like a truck.

I had no clue how long I’d been out, but I dimly felt someone moving around. I forced my eyes open and saw Zain there, carefully tucking

a blanket around me.

I opened my mouth but no sound came out.

I didn’t even have the energy to push the blanket away.

Seeing me awake, Zain pressed his hand to my forehead, then his own. “Your fever’s back,” he said.

I swallowed, my voice hoarse. “I’ll just take some medicine. I’ll be okay.”

My forehead was damp with sweat, my eyes bloodshot, and I looked completely wrecked.

Zain looked genuinely concerned. He leaned down and said, “Let me carry you upstairs to bed.”

But the second he reached for me, I pushed his hand away, weak but determined. “No, I can walk myself.”

Even though I could barely stand, I insisted on doing it alone.

I pushed myself off the couch, sweat soaking through my clothes.

After catching my breath, I stood up and headed for the stairs.

But I only made it a few steps before my legs gave out and I started to fall.

Zain had been watching me the entire time. The instant he saw me about to collapse, he lunged forward and caught me, saying, “Why are

you being so stubborn?”

Leaning against him, I shot back, still defiant, “I’m not.”

Zain snapped, frustration bleeding through his voice. “What’s the point of this act? I’m already exhausted from dealing with Carry, and

now you want me to babysit you too?”

I fired back, my tone icy, “I’m not asking for your help. I don’t need you taking care of me.”

I tried to push him away, but he held me tight, refusing to let go.

I was already at a disadvantage, and with the fever weakening me further, I was no match for his strength.

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Our struggle only made me sweat more.

With me so weak, Zain didn’t hesitate to scoop me up in his arms.

I didn’t have the fight left in me anymore.

I let myself rest against his chest, my eyes drifting up to his strong, defined jawline. He was devastatingly handsome, but there was

something cold about him that made my heart ache.

Sometimes the most beautiful people were the most dangerous. Their allure was like poison–the kind that cut deepest.

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