Chapter 482 - Picking Her Up (1/2)

”Why do you want to help her after what she did to you?”

”I really don't like Mrs. Mona and her new lover, but that doesn't mean I want anything bad to happen to them,” Anya said with a smile. ”Even if I hate Mrs. Mona, I have no right to punish her. It's our duty to help others, especially when someone's life in danger,”

”How do you know that man is not dead?” Deny asked.

”With Ms. Mona's age and her current condition, it would be impossible for her to kill a grown man with a small knife. So I thought the man had just passed out. I tried to calm Mrs. Mona and asked for her address, after that I reported it to the police,” Anya said. ”I'm doing all this to help Mrs. Mona. If she ran away and the man died, she would be a fugitive charged for murder,”

”You're right. SHe should be grateful to you,” Deny looked at Anya happily. ”My daughter is very kind.”

Anya smiled but said nothing in return. She couldn't forget when Mona scolded her or beat her in the past. The memory remained on her mind.

Today was Christmas Eve. She just didn't want anyone to suffer on this beautiful day.

”Dad, it's going to be 12 pm soon. Christmas eve is almost here,” Anya said with a smile. ”Before you and mom got divorced, you always prepared a present for me every Christmas. But after the divorce, you didn't care about me anymore, you're just like the father I used to know.”

”I'm sorry, Anya. At that time, I really wanted a son and you…” Deny took a deep breath.

”I understand. Everything has passed,” Anya didn't want to think about the past. She had forgotten everything.

”Anya, open the cupboard. There's something for you,” Deny said. ”Take it as a Christmas gift to you and also as an apology from me,”

Anya opened the cupboard that Deny pointed to and saw a brown envelope filled with documents. She took out its contents and immediately returned it after just glancing at it.

”I can't take the money. It's yours. Even though the surgery was successful, you still have to go through a period of recovery. You needed money for hospital fees and medicine. Not to mention the cost for everyday life. Natali also needs money for her recovery,” Anya said.

”I've given enough to Natali. Don't blame me for giving Natali more. I know you are independent and can support yourself. Meanwhile, Natali can only depend on me for the rest of her life,” Deny said.

”Father, I appreciate your sincerity, but I don't want to accept the money,” Anya returned the envelope to the cupboard. ”I didn't accompany you to the hospital because I wanted your money. If I need money, it's easier for me to ask Aiden,”

”Anya, I...”

”It's twelve o'clock. Merry Christmas, Dad.” Anya smiled, interrupting whatever Deny wanted to say.

”Merry Christmas,” Deny replied.

”It's late already. Get some rest!” Anya said good night and went back to lying on the sofa. Actually, there was a bed for the family staying in the room, but Anya preferred to sleep on the sofa.

Anya laid down without saying anything, looking out the window where the rain was pouring more and more heavily on the ground.

Her mind drifted, imagining the man she missed.

Did Aiden come home today? Did Aiden feel lonely when she's not home?

Or was he more comfortable with Anya not being home?

Anya had no idea...

...

At this time, Aiden was sitting on the family room's couch. He looked at the door of his house.

He didn't know what he was waiting for. He knew Anya was staying at the hospital tonight, but somehow he didn't want to go back to his room. His gaze was constantly fixed on the door of his house which was tightly closed.

”Sir, the rain is getting heavier. I made hot tea for you,” Hana said, placing a cup of tea on the table. ”Every day, Anya sits in the same place as you, looking at the door and daydreaming.”

Aiden's heart ached to hear that. ”Didn't you tell her I wasn't coming home?”

”I told her, but Anya still insisted on sitting here and waiting for you until late at night, before returning to her room,” Hana said with a sad expression. ”Sir, your wife really loves you. Why did you have to separate?”