Beyond The Divorce - Season 9 Episode 41

Myra paused, then asked with a hint of confusion, “Why are you so eager to send him away? Have you asked for Matthew’s opinion?”

I shook my head. “No, it’s not that. There’s been a special situation. Melanie escaped from prison. I’m afraid it might cause trouble for you if she comes looking for the kid.”

I didn’t hide anything from Myra. There was no need to keep this couple in the dark.

Myra was astonished, staring at me in disbelief. “What are you saying? She escaped? My goodness, isn’t that seeking death for herself? How could she do such a thing?”

I sighed and nodded affirmatively. “It’s true, it happened last night. Besides, I also considered that we couldn’t keep Charlie here for long. The little boy has his own family.

“I know you’re reluctant, but I’m afraid Melanie is capable of anything, and it might not be good for the child. The child’s father, Arton, is Melanie’s nemesis. She won’t dare act recklessly with him around.”

I laid out the situation for Myra in detail.

Myra looked at me, expressing concern. “The key point is… I’m worried Charlie might feel upset. He just got used to being here with me, and now we have to send him away. He…”

As Myra said this, her eyes reddened a bit. “I really can’t bear to part with him.”

“He will eventually go back home to the Reese family. After all, you’ve seen Annika, and she seems reliable. You don’t need to worry too much. Once he returns to the Reese family this time, it’ll be permanent. What do you think?”

I asked for her opinion. After all, during this period, she had cared for Charlie with all her heart. How could there not be an emotional attachment? I knew it would be hard for her to send him away like this.

She nodded helplessly and said, “Well, that’s the only solution. It’s ultimately good for the little one to be with his family. Let’s hope it works out.

“But Chloe, how about this? If we send him back to the Reese family, I’m afraid he won’t adapt. After all, he’s a premature baby, and he’s delicate. If he catches another illness, it’s not worth it. Could you discuss with the Reese family that I’ll go with him for the first couple of days?

“After he gets familiar with the Reese family, I’ll leave. This might be better for him.”

Myra’s suggestion caught me off guard. I hadn’t considered that.

She added, “I’m worried that the Reese family might not have experience caring for a baby. In case they don’t take good care of him, and he’s prone to illnesses, that would be heartbreaking.”

I was genuinely surprised by Myra’s reasonable proposal. Her consideration was exceptionally thoughtful, with every decision centered around the child’s well-being. It seemed she was indeed a kind and caring mother.

I nodded appreciatively, saying, “Thank you so much, Myra. I didn’t think of this at all. Of course, we can do it this way, but it will be challenging for you.”

“It’s not much of a challenge. As long as he’s safe and happy, we can rest easy. After all, we’ve done this for quite some time so one more time won’t make a difference,” Myra spoke, moving me with her words.

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“I’ll go talk to the Reese family. This might be too sudden for them, and I’m unsure how they’ll react. Will they even accept the kid? I’m a bit worried.”

“But I don’t think it should be a big issue. Who wouldn’t cherish their own flesh and blood?” Myra said, “He’s adorable. They’ll see when they spend more time with him.”

I stood up and said to her, “If it’s okay, let them pick him up as soon as possible.”

Myra nodded. “Sure, go ask for their opinion. I’ll tidy up his things in the meantime.”

After our discussion, we split up to take action. Carol and I headed straight to Arkadia Plaza.

Surprisingly, Annika was off today, so she was not at her usual place.

Carol shrugged and said, “Chloe, let’s forget it for today. We can come back tomorrow to find her.”

After contemplating, I shook my head and said to Carol, “No, we should resolve this matter as soon as possible. Go to the management office and see if you can get Annika’s home address. We’ll go there directly.”

“Alright. I’ll go now. You wait for me.”

“I’ll go to the adjacent store and buy some gifts. Call me when you’re done.” I instructed Carol.

Carol gave me an OK gesture and headed to the mall’s office.

I went and bought some treats, considering there were two elderly people at Annika’s place. I couldn’t go empty-handed.

Carol quickly returned with Annika’s address, and we drove straight to the Reese family’s home.