The people sat on the spacious ward. Shortly after Damon and Anya entered, Amanda and the nanny also followed.
They also looked at the child’s condition. After that, the people sat, watching over the child.
The room was quiet, trying not to disturb the sleeping child.
Anya was careful in her actions and words, so she didn’t talk much. It already passed eleven, and the doctor arrived to check on Allen.
He checked his temperature and he announced.
“His very had gone down.” He then reminded them about the essentials and told them some appropriate things to do and what to avoid. The nurse then left the medicines to be taken when the child awakens.
The fever had gone down and the people in the room sighed in relief. Damon sent the doctor out with them having few more words.
Anya looked at Amanda, and she saw the tiredness in the other’s face. So even though she was awkward, she still concernedly said to the middle-aged woman.
“Madame, why don’t you rest for while? You need to take care of yourself as well.” Anya said with soft and respectful voice.
But who knew Amanda would take it the wrong way. She turned her strict eyes at Anya.
“Are you kicking me out as well now?” Amanda asked harshly. Amanda was still feeling bitter inside about this woman. And now hearing her say this, does she mean, that Anya, the mother is already present, so Amanda is not needed here?
“No, I, I don’t mean it that way.” Anya hurriedly said and stuttered for a while. She was anxious as her words was taken negatively.
She just thought, now that Allen’s fever had gone down, they can all be at ease and Amanda could rest. But Anya didn’t say this any longer for fear that Amanda would be angrier.
Still, Amanda only scoffed at this. She stood up sternly and said in an unkind voice.
“Then I would leave now. I will see my grandson tomorrow.” Amanda said in a haughty voice as she walked out with her chin up. Although she was doubtful of this woman, but she can’t really do anything about this. She knew his would argue that it was his family, and would only give her the cold eyes. And besides, she was feeling sick just by being with Anya right now.
Anya heard this and could only helplessly sigh. She watched Amanda walk away, her hands tightening together and she stood trying to respectfully see her out.
But Amanda did not pay her any mind.
Damon, who was looking at situation at the side, walk towards Anya. He wrapped his arms around her waist and held her hands.
“Don’t mind her too much. She’s just always like that. But don’t worry, I won’t let her bully you.” He coaxed her. Damon was a bit uncomfortable seeing his woman try to get close to his mother and being brushed off. But he also at a lost on how to convince his mother about them he perfectly knew just how stubborn Amanda can be.
He could only try to appease her. Amanda wouldn’t be able to do anything to them anyway, he will make sure of that. Anyone who would dare, he will take care of all of them.
Damon hid the vile and ruthlessness as he faced Anya.
When Anya heard this, she can’t help turn to him and sadly say.
“How can I not mind? She is your mother and your family.” She said. She really wanted to be accepted by the people Damon held dear. She wanted to be with him, but she was helpless with herself. She doesn’t have much to offer, yet she wanted to please the people around him.
Damon knew all her worries and rubbed her arms. He drew her closer to him and he planted a kiss on her forehead.
“Leave it all to me. I won’t marry you into the Castellanos, but into the world of Glory. Glory that is in my hands. You don’t need to please anybody. When I arrange everything, it will be them who will strive to please you.” He said confidently.
Anya heard this and chuckled. She hit him lightly.
“Stop joking,” She said, but her heart can’t help but feel warm. Just the thought that he was here beside her, and will always support her, was enough to calm her anxious heart.
“I’m not joking. I didn’t earn you just to bow to someone. Just sit still and love me.” Damon added with a smile.
Anya looked up at him and saw his confident smile. She can’t help but chuckle with this. He really is very domineering, expected to a boss. But those words, although she couldn’t really sit still, was very engaging. It was her first time being told that she doesn’t have to do anything to win other people, and coming from someone like Damon, who is powerful and also surrounded by powerful people. But he told her she doesn’t need to do much.
Anya buried herself in his arms, and she felt completely safe. Like her home and refuge. His strong and firm arms give her the sense of strength and protection, and she couldn’t help but feel secure.
She loved this feeling.
The two people hugged for a while when they heard a small and soft voice. “Mommy..” The child called.
Damon and Anya immediately turned to him and approach the bed. They saw Allen still had his eyes closed.
Anya felt her heart clenched as she saw he was still in his sleep, but he was calling for her. How many times had he called and looked for her? In his sleep and in his conscious state?
Anya sighed as her heart felt heavy. She saw her son blinked, and his eyes slowly opened.
The little guy saw two figures before him. And when his vision cleared, he perfectly saw his mommy and daddy.
“Mommy? Daddy?” He asked still in a daze.
Both Damon and Anya leaned towards him. Damon caressed his forehead while Anya took his hand.
“Yes baby, Mommy and Daddy is here.” Anya said softly.
When Allen heard his mother’s clear voice, he sobered and saw it was really his mommy and daddy.
“Mommy! Daddy!” He happily called as she stretched his arms. The parents smiled gently at the child, and assured him. “We’re here.” It was Damon’s voice this time.
The child’s smile grew wider as he hugged both their necks.
The family of three, happily cuddled at that moment, in a medium sized hospital bed. But all of them felt warm and lovely.