Chapter 281

After taking a bath, Nancy lay down early with Wendy. Wendy lay quietly at first, her wide eyes open as she struggled to fall asleep. After a while, she turned her body to face Nancy and noticed the glimmer of tears in her mother's eyes. Nancy realized Wendy was awake and quickly turned her head to wipe the tears away. Forcing a smile, she whispered, "Why are you sleeping, Wendy? Do you want Mommy to tell you a story?" Wendy shook her head, her chubby hands reaching out to wrap around Nancy. She hugged her tightly, pressing a kiss to Nancy's forehead. Then, with a serious, almost solemn expression, she said, "Mommy, I love you more, so much more than I love Daddy." Hearing Wendy's words, Nancy's tears flowed uncontrollably, like a dam breaking under relentless pressure. They came in an endless torrent, and she completely lost control, clutching Wendy tightly as sobs racked her body. Wendy froze, terrified and unsure of what to do. It was the first time Nancy had ever broken d