Chapter 2

Holly sat in the cafe the entire night, thinking things through. She'd clipped her own wings and given up her future all just to stay by Tyler's side. However, she was still the beloved daughter of the Steward family, and the fashion design prodigy of the industry. As such, even though she was left bruised and battered, she still had the courage to start all over again. Holly then gave a call to Elaine Stone, her best friend in Ruisse. "Didn't you say that your company is still looking for a head of design, Elaine? Do you think I can make the cut?" Taken aback, Elaine asked, "You're coming over? Would Tyler even let you?" "Yes, I'm thinking of going over." Holly chuckled bitterly before saying, "There's no need to get his permission. We're about to get divorced." "Divorce? Why?" Elaine's tone turned serious instantly as she asked, "Did he cheat on you?" Holly forced a smile as she struggled to contain her tears. "I'll explain everything to you when I get to Ruisse. For now, just send me an invitation letter. I'll go get my visa sorted tomorrow." They ended the call after their plans were made. She then freshened up quickly in the cafe's washroom before leaving. Holly first went to the police station to add her information into the missing children database. While she pleaded for the police to help her look for her child, she also contacted a private investigator. She then went to a law firm and got a lawyer to draft a divorce agreement. After everything was settled, Holly touched up her makeup before returning to the hospital. She knew she couldn't risk alerting Tyler just yet. Otherwise, knowing him, he'd never let her leave or find her child. Besides, it wasn't easy for Holly to cut ties with Cody, when she'd raised him with her own hands. Little did she know, she had been overthinking it all along. … Just as she arrived at the door, Holly heard Cody's laughter. Through the window, she saw a woman feeding him. They were laughing and talking, seemingly close. She froze, her eyes instantly drawn to the black tailcoat dress the woman was wearing. She recalled seeing the same dress on the woman from yesterday's video call. Holly seemed to have realized something. She took in a sharp breath, suppressing her rage as she turned to leave. However, she noticed Tyler hurriedly running over to her from the end of the corridor. He looked exhausted, the dark circles under his eyes suggesting that he hadn't slept a wink. Holly felt perplexed. She wasn't even here last night, which should've given the both of them plenty of time together. Yet judging by his expression, it seemed like he hadn't enjoyed himself for the night. It seemed more like he'd been running around. Tyler had rushed over to her while she was in a daze. As soon as he stopped, he pulled her tightly into his arms. His embrace remained warm, the faint scent of sandalwood soothing as ever. But Holly didn't want to be close to him. In fact, she even felt a little sick. "Where have you been the entire night, Hols? Why didn't you pick up when I've been calling you? You must be worried sick about Cody. Don't worry, he's already had his transfusion. Everything is fine now." The concern in Tyler's eyes seemed real. Until now, Holly couldn't understand how the man who insisted that he'd love and protect her forever ended up having another child with another woman. He even swapped her baby. She pursed her pale lips before swallowing all her grievances. She wanted to question him, yet she was stopped by her rationality. Holly figured that since she could look for her child on her own, she no longer needed Tyler. She replied, "I'm fine, I accidentally fell asleep in the cafe. I rushed back as soon as I woke up." The frown finally eased on Tyler's brows. "Next time, you have to inform me earlier before going anywhere. I'll worry myself sick otherwise." His tone remained gentle as usual, making everyone fall for him involuntarily. Yet Holly caught him secretly sneaking glances toward the ward. The woman was sitting by the bed, staring right out the door. The next minute, Tyler quickly pushed Holly away, his eyes avoiding hers. "Since you didn't sleep well last night, I'll have the chauffeur send you home to get some rest. Don't worry, someone's taking care of Cody now." She smiled bitterly. She wasn't stupid. She knew he was trying to send her away. Although it didn't matter anymore, her heart still ached. Holly nodded indifferently. Just as she was about to turn around, the woman walked out of the ward. "Hello, Ms. Steward. I'm Nancy Kohl, once a college student sponsored by Mr. Greyson. We've met before this." Nancy looked young and beautiful, bearing a faint resemblance to Holly when she was younger. Holly did not respond to her. She glanced at Nancy expressionlessly before walking away. However, just as she reached the hospital entrance, Nancy sent her a text. "Come to the underground parking lot if you want to know where your child is."