Chapter 52: Divorce

"Perhaps you should confirm with the doctor, but I can assure you that your mother is currently undergoing treatment," Celestine replied.

Stella's doubts were assuaged by Celestine's words, and they decided to seek out Doctor Hart. However, upon arrival, they were informed that he had already entered the operating room.

Stella was overcome with anxiety, pacing back and forth in the corridor. Celestine tried to comfort her, assuring her that everything would be alright. Finally, Stella sat down next to him and leaned on his shoulder. After a moment of hesitation, Celestine put his arm around her.

"Promise me you'll never leave me again," Stella pleaded with Celestine, her innocent eyes pleading with him.

Celestine nodded and smiled, and Stella smiled back, saying, "When I grow up, I'll take care of you."

Celestine smiled but remained silent as Stella drifted off to sleep. He carefully placed her on a large cushion and covered her up before leaving the hospital in the evening.

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