The Unveiled Rose novel Chapter 36

At the preschool, the teacher stepped in to clear up the confusion, "This is Joyce's mom. She's here to drop off Joyce. Don't get it mixed up."

"No way!" Nigel protested without a second thought. "She's clearly my mom!"

"Stop claiming relatives out of the blue," I interjected. "I've never had a son like you."

Nigel was taken aback.

The teacher also tried to remind him, "Remember, last time she came to pick you up, you said you didn't recognize her."

How come today, he suddenly claimed her as his mom?

Weird.

Nigel saw me get into the car without a backward glance and couldn't hide his glee.

Mom really doesn't want him anymore! That means he can happily live with Luna from now on!

His initial displeasure at seeing me vanished, replaced by sheer joy.

Fantastic! He was finally rid of the annoying mom!

Nigel, thrilled, dashed toward his classroom.

Joyce watched his retreating back and huffed in annoyance.

What an idiot. He doesn't know what a great mom he's missing out on!

...

The driver was on the move.

Reuben and I, sitting in the backseat, exchanged looks. He eyed me curiously, making me uncomfortable.

"Are you wondering why I'm so cold towards Nigel?"

Reuben didn't deny it. "He's your biological son."

Reuben nonchalantly replied, "Then there's no problem."

As the car passed by the hospital, I quickly said, "Stop here. I need to get off!"

The driver braked immediately.

After getting out, I closed the door and told Reuben, "You guys go ahead. I have some things to take care of."

Although Reuben didn't know what I was up to, he didn't ask and instructed the driver to leave.

Taking a deep breath, I strode into the hospital.

This is where it all happened...

I needed to check if there were any security cameras in the hospital.

Or perhaps someone who might have passed by and heard my conversation with Nigel.