Corinne nodded. "I understand."


    Corinne had a clearer idea of what to do. Despite having a finite lifespan, people often get stuck in a certain rtionship, leading to sorrow and a lifetime of regrets. At the end of the day, no one could perfectly control their own emotions, and that included herself.


    Emily was already awake when they returned to the ward. She got out of bed and covered Lilin with the nket she kicked off. Then, she gently tucked the loose strands of hair behind the little girl''s ear. Emily could not help but think of her own daughter. ''Moonie should''ve grown up carefree and peacefully by my side, but because of my own judgment...she had to grow up being mistreated by everyone around her.'' The thought depressed her yet again.


    It was then she heard the door to the ward open. She turned her head and saw Corinne. Her eyes instantly brightened at the sight of her.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    "Moonie, you''re here!"


    Corinne smiled at Emily, then gently ced Joey on the floor. "Joey, be a good boy and go eat your sandwich with Missus Addison, okay?" Joey was indeed well-behaved. With Corinne around, there was nothing he feared.


    After settling Joey, Corinne approached Emily. "Mom, why did you wake up so early? Missus Addison mentioned you didn''t sleep wellst night."


    Emily feigned a nonchnt smile. "It''s okay, I just had a bad dream. I''m not tired anymore."


    Corinne decided not to press further for the time being. "Well, let''s have breakfast, then. Missus Addison got us some sandwiches!"


    Emily nodded. She was not hungry, but the chance to have breakfast with Corinne was something she cherished.


    There was a small table in the ward where they gathered, except for Lilin who was still sound asleep.


    Melinda looked after Joey to allow some time for Corinne to have a heart-to-heart talk with Emily.


    Initially, Corinne said nothing about the Riveras to Emily, only telling her to ''eat more'', out of concern it might affect Emily''s appetite. It was not until Emily nearly finished her sandwich that Corinne finally broached the topic.


    "You know, Mom... I''ve been to Rivera''s residence over the years."


    Emily stiffened for a moment before looking at Corinne with a mix of surprise and unease.


    Emily was not particrly hungry. She was about to put down her sandwich, but Corinne insisted she eat more. Little did she know that as they continued eating, Corinne would spring the topic of the Riveras on her.


    ''Moonie...has been to the Riveras'' residence?'' thought Emily.


    Corinne toyed with her sandwich wrapper absentmindedly as she continued, "I''ve been there a few times for one thing or another. Back then, they didn''t know I was Luna Rivera. Later, Lucas found out, and recently, Maxwell did, too."


    Maxwell''s name still caused a slight jolt in Emily''s heart. She frowned and reached out to hold Corinne''s hand. "They didn''t do anything to you, did they?"


    Corinne shook her head. "No. Lucas always wanted me to go back with him. He''s been kind to me. As for Maxwell, he also wants to take me back as his daughter, but I ignored him."


    Emily sighed with relief upon confirming that the Riveras had not terrorized Corinne.


    "That''s good. Lucas has always cherished you. My only wish as a mother is for both of you to be happy and well. As for the others, you don''t have to see them if you don''t want to." Corinne nodded, then said, "Mom, do you know what flowers are nted in the Riveras'' garden?"


    Emily was surprised as to why Corinne would ask her something like that. She blinked in confusion and shook her head before saying glumly, "I don''t know. I don''t want to know anything about them."