Chapter 236 – Until You Say Sorry Novel

Despite Niamh’s coldness, he was already satisfied by the act of her taking his temperature just now.

After Kendrick walked out of the room, he saw that Jackson was there as well.

Kendrick lifted his gaze to look at Niamh who was cooking in the kitchen and suddenly had a thought.

‘Does Nia know that Jack is her son?’

“Daddy,” Jackson called out to him at this moment.

Kendrick looked over in surprise. The good-looking little guy walked over to him with a smile, his clear eyes looking more and more like Niamh’s.

Actually, during the three years of Niamh’s ‘passing’, he rarely heard Jackson calling him ‘Daddy’. Even if he did, his voice would sound lifeless and perfunctory unlike now.

“Daddy, you’re here as well? Do you want to celebrate my birthday with Mommy?”

Birthday.

Kendrick suddenly remembered that tomorrow was Jackson’s birthday.

Jackson was five, but from what he recalled, it seemed that he had never celebrated his birthday with him before.

“Jack, your father has to go now. Just tell him what you want to say to him next time,” Niamh walked over and said to Jackson with a smile. She was purposely saying that to Kendrick so that he would leave.

She turned around to look at the man, her eyes turning a few degrees colder. “You can leave now.”

Kendrick smiled bitterly. “I’m leaving, but Jack’s birthday tomorrow…”

“Birthday? Mr. Waldburg, you’re such a good father.” Niamh interrupted him in a mocking tone with a sternness in her eyes. “You treat Nevaeh’s son like he’s a treasure, but what about mine? You’ve never asked about her and even asked someone to induce labor on me in prison so that they could steal my child and make her a b*stard child. You threw her out like she was a broken shoe!

“It has been so many years and I’ve never met my child. When Nevaeh stole my corneas, I held the photo of the child Nevaeh gave to me like it was a treasure. Eventually, I found out it was just a stupid photo of a scenery!”

When Kendrick heard this, his heart started aching as much as Niamh’s.

He remembered seeing Niamh crying and kneeling on the roadside looking for a photo of a scenery. He did not understand why she treasured that postcard so much, but now he understood.

Nevaeh had lied to her saying that it was a photo of her child.

“Kendrick, tell me. What have I done wrong? Why did you guys treat me like that? I will never forgive you as long as I live. Get out now. Get out!”

Kendrick’s Adam’s apple bobbed soundlessly. He looked into Niamh’s eyes that were filled with anger, wanting to say something. However, he pressed his lips together again. “Nia…”

“Get out!”

“Okay, I’ll go.” Kendrick did not say anything more. He turned around and walked away desolately. His back had never looked so lonely before.

Niamh took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She should be lucky that the child was still alive.

The next day after Niamh sent Jackson to kindergarten, she went to the mall to buy a gift for Jackson. She wanted to give it to him tonight.

At the same time, she would also buy a gift for her child who she had never seen before.

‘Darling, I really hope that I can find you soon. I want to hug you and celebrate your birthday with you.’

When she was about to leave the mall with her shopping bags, she spotted a familiar face.

It was Rose.

After Rose and Jon testified against Nevaeh, they had vanished. Niamh did not think that they would appear now.

Niamh knew she would not get the whereabouts of her child from Nevaeh. However, Rose was different.

Rose had just sold off all of her jewelry. When she saw Niamh, she averted her gaze and ran away quickly as if she had done something bad.

“Rose!” Niamh chased after her quickly. When she saw Rose running to the street without looking at the traffic light, Niamh chased after her without hesitation.

At this moment, she was only thinking about her child who she had carried for ten months but did not have a chance to meet.

If Rose escaped, then she would lose an important clue.

At this moment, the traffic light opposite the zebra crossing turned green. A white car sped over to Niamh as it was trying to run a red light. When they saw that there was someone on the zebra crossing, it was too late.

When Niamh saw that the car was about to hit her, she heard someone yelling her name hysterically. “Eveline!”

Then, she heard a loud thud.

A lot of people started gathering around because of the accident.

The moment the car sped over, Niamh thought she was unable to get away. However, in a quick flash, there was a strong force holding her. In that instant, she felt a sense of security that she had never felt before.

While she was still in a panicked state, someone was holding onto her shoulders tightly.

“Eveline, are you okay? Are you hurt?”

When she heard the familiar voice of concern, Niamh finally realized that the person who had pulled her to safety was Eloise.

Eloise’s graceful and elegant face was filled with worry. Her eyes that were filled with concern were scanning Niamh’s body up and down to see if there were any wounds.

Niamh was stuck in a daze for a few seconds before she said, “I’m fine. Thanks, Mrs. Montgomery.”

When Eloise heard how Niamh addressed her, her eyes became red. However, she had nothing to say.

She knew she had already lost the right to get her daughter back.

Niamh turned around to look at the car that almost ran into her. The car had crashed into a tree nearby and the front of the car was caved in. However, the driver was fine. At the moment, he was calling someone to tow the car while looking troubled.

“That was so close! I thought I’d crash into that pretty lady!

“Thankfully, a wealthy-looking woman came and helped her. If not, I can’t even imagine what would have happened.

“They look similar, so I think they’re mother and daughter. It’s a mother’s instinct to risk her life to save her daughter. See, her mother’s crying from worry.”

Niamh was about to leave, but when she heard the passersby’s comments, she turned around slightly while feeling emotionally moved.

She saw Eloise standing there while trying to suppress her emotions. However, she still could not stop her tears from streaming down her face.

Niamh noticed a huge wound on Eloise’s right calf. Bright red blood started pouring down her leg.

She walked over to Eloise and frowned. “Why didn’t you tell me you’re injured?”

Eloise shook her head with tears in her eyes. “As long as you’re fine.”

Niamh was quiet after she heard that. Then, she looked around. “Did you come out yourself?”

Eloise looked straight at Niamh and nodded.

“Wait for me here. I’ll drive the car over,” Niamh said before quickly walking away. Eloise was feeling all kinds of emotions when she looked at Niamh’s back. More tears started pouring from her eyes.

After a while, Niamh drove the car in front of Eloise.

She got out of the car and opened the door for Eloise so that she could get in. Then, she drove to the hospital.

While they were on the way there, Eloise did not care about her injury. She was looking at Niamh who was focused on driving. Her teary eyes were filled with relief and love.

What a beautiful face. Eloise could see her younger self in Niamh’s eyes.

However, she could not even recognize this face that was similar to hers back then.

Eloise wanted to talk to Niamh, but she did not dare to disturb her.

When they were at the hospital, Niamh lined up to register for Eloise. Then, she helped her into the clinic. After Eloise was all bandaged up, she helped her to the entrance of the hospital before letting go. “Call him and tell him to come to pick you up. I still have something to take care of.”

Eloise knew Niamh was talking about Sean. She felt a dull ache in her heart and forced a smile. “I don’t want to trouble your father. I can go home myself.”

Niamh hesitated for two seconds. Then, she replied, “Whatever. I’m leaving now.”

“Eve—” Eloise wanted to call out to Niamh, but she had already walked away.

Eloise wiped away the tears in her eyes in devastation before limping to the door.

Niamh was in the car as she watched Eloise slowly walking out. She tightened her grip on the steering wheel subconsciously.

She did not know why she was still heartbroken.

It did not matter if it was Kendrick, Eloise, or Sean. They were all the people she loved the most, but at the same time, they were also the people who had hurt her the most.

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