Chapter 41

We all went to see Sophie in her assigned room. Todd brought Aunt Agnes home to get things needed for Sophie and Bella in the hospital. I allowed Collette to go first and see my little girl. I have to get myself ready. My emotions are all over the place. Things are a little different now that I know she's my daughter.

Mom and dad followed after Collette, who's a crying mess when she came out. I took a deep breath and waited for mom and dad to come out. They were so emotional, too, when they came out. Suddenly, I was so scared to go in. Collette and my parents urged me to open the door.

I closed my eyes and retook a deep, steady breath before going in. The first thing I saw is all the wires connected to her. I clutched my chest for the sudden pain I felt for my little girl. She looked so small on that bed, and she is covered with bandages all over her body.

I walked slowly towards her, and the tears kept on falling from my face. How did I not know? How stupid could I be for not recognizing my own child? I reached for her hand and kissed it.

" Hello, my darling. This is your daddy. Please wake up soon, my sweetheart. I am so sorry I did not recognize you. I am so sorry I was not there when you were born. I promise, starting today, I will never leave your side." I cried in her small, fragile hand.

" Sweetheart, daddy will be waiting. We have to wake mommy up too. You see, mommy decided to sleep a little bit longer. I want her to wake soon, so we could all be together." I cried my heart out in front of my sleeping daughter. I was so lost in my grief when I heard a knock on the door. Collette's head peeked by the door.

" Liam, the police are here. They want to talk to you about the accident." She informed me, and I nodded my head. I looked at my daughter one more time and kissed her head before going out.

" Doctor Jones, I am so sorry about what happened. My men were currently patrolling the area when Miss Montreal left the school. They were right behind her when the accident happened." Detective Drew said, and I was looking at him emotionless.

" We brought the car to the shop to check for any foul play. My instincts are right. The car has been tampered with. The brake line has been cut. That's why Miss Montreal was not able to control the car speed." I cursed so loud and punched the wall behind me. My mom came to my side and stopped me.

" We are checking all the CCTV around the school and asked some people who might have seen somebody around the car. I am sorry, Doctor Jones, but we will do our very best to catch this bastard. I hope Miss Montreal will recover soon." He added apologetically. " I will keep in touch and let you know if there are any developments."

" Who could have done such a thing? Why are they doing this to Bella?" My dad said with anger in his voice. I am seething in rage and wanted to punch someone. Whoever this person is, I will make sure he will suffer in my hand before I hand him over to the police.

" Liam, let's go to the ICU and visit, Bella." My mom held my arm, but I shook my head. I don't think I can bear to see her in there. I will lose my mind seeing her like that.

" Mom, I can't right now. I can't bear to see her, now. I will go crazy, mom. I will stay with Sophie until she wakes up. Please tell Bella I love her so much. I will see her when I'm ready." I told them in a broken voice. How could something so wonderful end up this way?

We were so happy with the last two days before this happened. I can't erase the last words she told me before they crashed. She loves me until the very last moment she had consciousness. I was not even able to tell her I love her, too, with all my heart.

I went back to my daughter's room and sat on the chair beside her bed. I rested my head on the side of the bed, holding her little hand. How can I tell her that her mom may never wake up? How can you explain to a little girl that her mother might not come back?

I sobbed and cried for all the pain Bella must have gone through because of me. How could she love me still after all the pain I gave her? How could she be so selfless? I was in that state when I heard a small voice calling me.

" Daddy?" I looked up abruptly and stood near her.

" Oh, my sweetheart! Daddy's here. Daddy's here, darling!" I was so happy seeing her awake and hurt at the same time. She looked in pain and so weak.

" Daddy, where is mommy?" She asked in a soft small voice. My heart clenched, and I couldn't speak for a while.

" Mommy is sleeping in the other room, sweetheart. Mommy was hurt badly, baby. She needs to sleep a little bit longer. Don't worry when you're better; we will go and see mommy together, okay?" I told her and kissed her head.

" Sweetheart, daddy has to call the doctor, okay? I need to tell them you're awake. I love you, sweetheart." She nodded her small head, and I kissed her hand before going out to call the doctor.

The doctor checked my daughter's vitals and said she's going to be alright.  I thanked the doctor and went to my daughter's side. Just then, Aunt Agnes came rushing in. She's in tears when she saw Sophie and came to her side.

" Oh, my darling, sweet girl. I am so happy you are alright. You are a brave little girl. I love you, my sweetheart." She cried and kissed her head repeatedly.

" Nana, have you seen mommy? I want to see mommy." She started to cry, and I came to the other side to hold her hand.

" Sweetheart, mommy is in the other room, sleeping. We cannot go and see her for now, but when you are well and can walk, we will go see her, okay?" Aunt Agnes told her, and she hiccuped. It breaks my heart to prevent her from seeing her mother. I cannot let her see her mom's condition. It will break her little heart.

" Sophie, baby, when all of these wires are taken out from your body, I promise we will go and see mommy, okay?" I told her softly, and finally, she nodded. I kissed her forehead, trying not to cry in front of her. I need to be strong for her, for Bella.