Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

However, as soon as he finished speaking, Destinees smile faltered, and her eyes filled with tears.

She burst into sobs.

Startled, Sonny quickly scooped her into his arms.

Whats wrong, sweetheart? Why are you crying? I miss Mommy.

Shes been gone for two whole days! Why isnt she back yet? And Daddy..

do they not want me anymore? Her tiny voice cracked between sobs, her long lashes wet and clumped together as tears streamed down her cheeks.

Luisa, who had been watching from the side, shot Sonny an exasperated Look.

The kids had been perfectly content until hed waltzed in and managed to upset the little girl.

Under Luisas withering gaze, Sonny held his tongue, feeling completely unfairly blamed.

All he did was bring a treat, and now he was in trouble! Luisa hurried over to Destinee and gently wrapped her arms around the little girl, her voice soft and soothing. There, there, darling.

Your mommy and daddy are busy with essential things right now.

Theyre incredible people-they protect more than just you two little sweeties.

Despite Luisas comforting words, Destinee, only five years old, didnt quite understand.

Her tiny teeth bit into her finger, and her big eyes rimmed with red, making her look heartbreaking and irresistibly adorable.

I miss Mommy… she whimpered.

Luisas smile faltered, falling into a brief silence.

She knew there was little she could do to fill the void.

Without any other option, Sonny quickly resorted to making a video call to Lucinda.

As soon as Destinee saw her mothers face on the screen, she stopped sobbing and clutched the phone as if it were a lifeline, her teary eyes glistening in the dim Light.

Mommy..

Daddy said hed be with me and Colby, but… hes not here.

While Luisa and Sonny did their best to love and care for the children, there was no replacing their parents.

A childs bond with their mother and father ran too deep for mere substitutes.

Lucindas heart clenched at the sound of her childs soft sobs on the other end of the line.

The tears in the little ones voice tugged at her resolve.

Hey, sweetie, she said gently, her voice a soothing balm, Mommys going to be back in just a few days.

I promise.

You and your brother stay with your uncle and aunt for now, okay? Theyll take good care of you.

And as soon as my work is done, Ill come home, and well be together again. How does that sound? Luisa, recognizing the strain in Lucindas voice, chimed in gently, helping to calm Destinee down until her little sobs became just sniffles.

But off to the side, Colby stood quietly, watching the whole thing unfold without saying a word.

He wasnt the type to cry or make a fuss.

Colby was a little soldier, always trying to be brave.

Even though he missed his mother, he wouldnt say it out loud.

After exchanging a few words with his mom, reminding her to be careful, he dashed off, afraid his emotions might catch up to him if he lingered too long.

That evening, far away in Medican, as Lucinda tried to unwind, her phone rang again.

This time, it wasnt the familiar ring of a video call from home.

Instead, the screen displayed an unknown numberno location, no name.

Her brows furrowed with suspicion as she hesitated before answering.noveldrama

Hello? Who is this?