Chapter 272 - Mommy Loves Her (2/2)

Going back in her seat, Amelia then hugged Olivia, humming a lullaby in her ears.

Olivia let herself drown in the warmth of her mother's hug, although she knew the kindness Amelia was showing her was for Alexa.

It didn't surprise Olivia how Amelia treated Alexa as her own. After all, it was Alexa who was Amelia's companion for years.

It would be nice though, if for once, her parents would see her existence or even just her mother.

Her father ignored her for years. Her mother couldn't even recognize her. She was their flesh and blood, yet none of them truly welcomed Olivia to the world.

Holding every ounce of her tears, Olivia let her mother's lullaby calm her nerves. She then mimicked the strokes and gentle pats of Amelia on her back.

”Don't cry, Alexa. I'm not mad. Accidents happen,” Amelia cooed. She released Olivia from her hug and clamped her hands on either of Olivia's arms.

Smiling at Olivia, Amelia said, ”And don't think about keeping my slippers.” She playfully bopped a finger on Olivia's nose. ”Return them to me on you next visit. And bring a xiao long bao too.”

Olivia bobbed her head in agreement, and her eyes flitted to her feet. The slippers were smaller than her size but that was okay. She never felt a footwear as fitting as the one she was wearing at that moment.

Unfortunately, all visitations must come to an end, especially to patients like Amelia. Their one hour time limit was gone in a flash.

Even when Olivia wanted to stay more, it was explained to them beforehand that a strict schedule must be followed in order for Amelia to gain back control in her life. Thus, the one hour visitations every weekend, was the only time they were allowed to see Amelia.

Maxen picked up Olivia's sneakers, carrying them with one finger hooked on each shoe on their way outside of the facility.

Before reaching the double doors, Olivia and Amelia exchanged another round of hugs.

”I'll see you again next week,” Olivia informed Amelia, whispering the words in her mother's ears.

She didn't have to say it because she had been a regular visitor of her mother since her admission in the hospital, but she felt as if reassuring Amelia that she would be back, somehow gave her mother something to anticipate over the week.

Olivia peeled herself from her mother's embrace brace, smiling wryly when Amelia gently patted her head.

”Goodbye, Mom.”

”Goodbye, Alexa.”

Olivia nodded her head. She wanted to stay a bit longer but when she gazed up at Maxen, she saw him mouth the words, ”Let's go.”

Following Maxen's lead, they were at the threshold when Olivia stole another peek at her mother.

Waving goodbye to her mother, Olivia's eyes suddenly darted to Amelia's b.a.r.e feet, and the sight alone made her heart painfully squeezed in her c.h.e.s.t. However, what took her by surprise was what Amelia said next.

”Alexa! Kiss my baby Olivia for me tonight. Tell her mommy loves her!”