All Novel Romance
Chapter 2103
Penn chuckled, shaking his head with a wry smile.
"No matter what, the Silvermans owe the Hendersons a life debt. Don't worry, I'll cut her some slack," Rosalynn said in an even tone, unfazed. "She mentioned today that she wanted to be my secretary. I'm thinking of having her start tomorrow."
"What?" Penn's voice was laced with surprise.
"Oh, and by the way, my little girl misses her daddy. When can Wayne start having video calls with the kids?" Rosalynn smoothly changed the subject.
There was no point dwelling on Rose's situation anymore, Rosalynn had her plans all figured out.
"Video calls can happen anytime, but... Wayne's starting physical therapy tomorrow. It might be a bit rough to watch," Penn replied with tactful concern.d2
Hearing his reply, a sharp pang of pain struck Rosalynn's heart.
"Then let's arrange a call before the therapy session," she decided.
"Understood!"
The call ended.
Rosalynn gazed out as twilight descended, sighing deeply before she composed herself and returned to the living room to help her daughter with her arts and crafts homework. They were in the middle of it when Ivy suddenly tossed a small wooden block to the side.
"What's the matter?" Rosalynn asked tenderly.
"I don't want to do this anymore, Mommy. I want to paint... Can you call the school and tell them I'll be out for a few days?" Ivy looked up at her mother, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Sweetheart, remember what Mommy told you? We can only do this once a year," Rosalynn gently pulled her daughter close, speaking softly, "If we take a leave now, we can't do it again for the rest of the year okay?"
"OK." Ivy nodded lightly.
Rosalynn stroked her cheek. "Baby, I know you miss Daddy and you're worried about him."
At that, Ivy's tears began to flow freely.
"Mommy's talked to the doctor, and Daddy will video call us in a day or two. But you can't be like this when he does," Rosalynn continued with a soft voice. "Daddy loves you, and if he sees you upset, it will worry him. He might even stop his treatments. Do you want that to happen?"
"No," Ivy sobbed, shaking her head. "I want Daddy to get better!"
"Exactly!" Rosalynn nodded, cleaning her daughter's tears. "You're such a good girl, so brave!"
"Daddy really will call? He's not... gone, is he?" The child finally voiced her deepest fear.
Rosalynn laughed lightly. "Of course not! What are you thinking about?"
"That's good!" Ivy snuggled into Rosalynn's embrace, whispering, "Don't worry, Mommy. I'll be strong when Daddy calls. I won't make him worry."
"Good girl!" Rosalynn gently patted Ivy's back. "So, are we finishing this craft or what?"
"Yes!"
Ivy cried a little more before she wiped her eyes. Together, they finished the remaining craft project.
Meanwhile, around the same time, Rose, who was drowning her sorrows in a bar downtown, received a job invitation.RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only