Chapter 32

She could very clearly remember every word her father said that day. He’d said, “If a man is not by his woman’s side while she is giving birth, was he still considered a man? This matter involves two lives!”

At the time, she was explaining things on Ryan’s behalf, saying that he was busy with work. After all, their daughter was born two days earlier than her expected due date, so he did not manage to arrange leave from his work in time.

Her father had then said that it was because Ryan was not concerned about her, or because he did not love her. If he cared about her, he would have arranged for leave half a month in advance before and after the due date.

Thinking about it now, every word that her father had said was true.

If he really cared about her, he would have come to her side to protect her despite all difficulties, just as he did when he stayed by Mariah’s side that night.

He was very concerned about Mariah’s small illness because he cared about her, but he wouldn’t stay