Chapter 43. True Love

“Loving someone is putting the other person’s happiness before yours. Even if it means killing every cell in your body.”

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Kendra’s POV

With my persuasion process, I was able to send Grandpa Jake back to his own party. Also, it is all thanks to mom’s support.

I felt weak and I was worried about my baby getting exposed. But the family doctor honored my decision and swore confidentiality.

Now, only mom was left beside me.

I knew she wasn’t feeling so good right now. So I took this opportunity to apologize. I tried to get up and she helped me with it.

“Careful, darling. You still need rest.”

I held her hand tight and tears started welling in my eyes.

“Mom, I am sorry. I am so sorry. I think I ruined Grandpa’s birthday. I shouldn’t have confronted those two. Then, this wouldn’t happen.”

I cried like a child and was afraid she would get mad and blame me. Yet she hugged me and patted my back until I stopped sobbing. Then