Chapter 839

"Daddy, you're so dumb." Elysia sighed, shaking her head. "I'll make Mommy feel better. You better not piss her off again, okay?" "Thanks, Ely." Mateo gave Elysia's nose a gentle pinch. Bethany had only been sitting in the hallway for a bit when she heard Elysia calling for her. She quickly stood up and went into the ward. "What's the matter, Ely?" "Mommy, hug me!" Elysia stretched her arms out, looking adorable. Bethany glanced at Mateo, who was sitting nearby. Then, she walked over and picked Elysia up. "Okay, I'll hug you." "Mommy, stop being mad at Daddy." Elysia snuggled her cheek against Bethany's neck. "Daddy knows he messed up." Bethany shifted her gaze to Mateo, who looked all sad and pitiful. She shook her head, feeling helpless. "I'm not mad, and it's not all your dad's fault. I messed up, too." She knew deep down that some of her thoughts and beliefs were childish, but maybe that was just who she was—or maybe it was because she'd lost so many memories. They'd fought