Lola Hussey's reaction surprised everyone in the hospital room.
She not only had no complaints, no prejudice, no accusations, but also no questions. Instead, when she saw Ethan Ainsley and confirmed it was him, she threw herself into his arms without hesitation, crying like an emoticon.
Her voice was so hoarse when she said, "I thought you didn't want me anymore" that it broke people's hearts.
Lola's mother asked her daughter later why she hadn't questioned him and had chosen to trust him unconditionally.
Lola's response was, "He loved me first. He loves me much more than I love him. If his feelings for me have changed, I won't blame him; I would only regret and blame myself for not loving him more and causing myself to lose him."
Mrs. Bailey instantly understood.
...
During these days in the hospital, it was Ethan who was taking meticulous care of Lola.
It was so thorough that even Mr. Bailey felt ashamed.
But mostly relieved.