The Child Died After the Husband's First Love Came Back

I came to the hospital.

Three years ago, my father died in a car accident, and my mother was seriously ill with cancer. The Maxwell family was shorted and began to decline, with stock prices continuously plummeting thereafter.

In the face of the Maxwell family's unfortunate circumstances, Oliver chose not to extend a helping hand, ultimately leading to the bankruptcy of the Maxwell Group soon after.

Now that Sunshine was dead, my mother was my only family in this world, and I couldn't lose her again.

I carried the prepared meal to my mother's ward and forced a smile, saying, "Mom, how are you feeling today?"

My mother turned her head and looked behind me, asking, "Ellie, you're here. Where didn't Sunshine come today?"

Actually, Sunshine was my son's nickname, symbolizing my hope for him to radiate warmth and positivity like the sun.

His real name was Leo Lewis, given by Oliver.

Leo. Good name. It carried Oliver's longing for Cleo.

The vivid image of Sunshine lying broken after falling off the cliff suddenly resurfaced in my mind, causing me to momentarily lose awareness and struggle to maintain my balance.

"Mom, Sunshine had a class, so I'm the only one coming here today," I explained.

My mother was now in the advanced stage of cancer, fighting for her life through chemotherapy and imported medications. I didn't want her to know these sad things.

Due to the bankruptcy of the Maxwell family, we were left with only a few remaining assets. These resources were all dedicated towards sustaining my mother's life.

After my repeated requests, Oliver agreed to arrange for my mother to stay in this advanced intensive care unit and hire a professional orderly to provide her with the necessary care.

My mother's hair had all fallen out. She spoke to me in an apologetic tone, saying, "Ellie, it's my fault for not being able to help you and causing you so much trouble."

Holding back my tears, I replied in a strangled voice, "How could that be, Mom? You have to get better soon. Sunshine has been saying that he wants to take you out for a trip."

When we talked about the clever Sunshine, a faint smile appeared on my mother's pale face, and agreed readily. Even her appetite improved a lot as a result.

"By the way, how are you and Oliver doing lately?" she asked.

My hand that was peeling fruit paused, and my eyes turned slightly red.

"It's fine. Don't worry about these things. Keeping your health healthy is the most important thing."

My mother's body was skinny and gaunt, but her eyes were still full of kindness.

"Now that Sunshine has grown up, perhaps you and Oliver can consider having a second child. It would be best if it's a girl. They say good things come in pairs," my mother suggested.

Fighting back my tears, I responded with a feigned complaint, "Mom, what are you talking about! Oliver and I don't have that plans."

My mother laughed, her voice hoarse.

"I'm relieved to see that you have a happy family," she said, then gently placed her dry, rough hand in my palm and gave it a comforting pat.

I could only endure all the pain and joke around with her.

I still had a mother to take care of, and I absolutely couldn't fall down.

When I returned to the villa, I saw the person I least wanted to see.

Cleo, wearing sunglasses, was waiting for me in front of the villa with a bag of gifts.

"Eloise, it's been a while. Why don't you invite me in and have a seat?"

I clenched my fists, replying, "You don't deserve it."

A sarcastic smile emerged on her ruddy face.

"Why? I've been away for so many years, yet Oliver still cares about me. It seems that you're still lame wining over men."

I retorted, "Then do you know why he married me?"

She sneered with contempt. "If he hadn't been drunk that night and mistook you for me, how could you gotten pregnant with his child!"

I laughed. "So that's what he told you? What a shame..."

Drawing closer to Cleo, I whispered, "When we had sex that night, he kept calling my name."

"You!"

As I saw her growing rage, I felt content and turned to walk in.

Unexpectedly, she grabbed my wrist and snapped, "Even though you and he have a child, so what? The only person he loves now is me! You just took advantage and stole him from me!

"You've had enough of being Mrs. Lewis for these years. I advise you to leave Oliver as soon as possible and don't make things so ugly. If not, I'll make sure Oliver doesn't leave you a cent. And I'm quite certain your mother won't be able to live much longer without any money."

Anger instantly surged within me, and I shook off her hand that was grabbing my clothes.

"Just try to hurt my mother!" I warned.

With that, I swung my arm. Cleo took advantage of the momentum and fell backwards with a scream, and the gifts scattered across the ground.

Oliver arrived in time to help her up. His voice was filled with concern as he asked, "Cleo, are you okay?"

Cleo's demeanor abruptly shifted from arrogance to timidity as she spoke in a subdued tone. "Oliver, I'm fine. I just want to go in and see Sunshine. If Eloise doesn't want to, forget it. Don't blame her."

Oliver helped her up, immediately came to me, and slapped me hard.

"Eloise! I have tolerated you for a long time. Cleo bought so many things specially to see Sunshine. Don't go too far. Let Sunshine come out quickly!" he exclaimed.

Oliver smacked me with all his strength, causing me to fall to the ground.

"See Sunshine? She wants to see Sunshine?"

I sneered and continued, "She will be able to see it when she dies. Sunshine is waiting for this evil person in heaven!"

He pointed his finger at my nose, scolding me, "Eloise! You are Sunshine's mother after all! How dare you curse your own son so viciously! Good for you!"

I covered my burning cheeks, tears streaming down as I said, "Oliver, I want a divorce.

"I give way to your great love."

Irritated by my words, Oliver came to me and kicked me hard.

He fumed, "Who are you to ask for divorce? You need our Lewis family's help right now everywhere! Without me, who the hell are you?

"Want a divorce? I'll give you that! But you can't even think about getting custody of Sunshine!"

With that, he called his assistant and commanded, "Take someone to take Sunshine to the villa in the suburbs, and have the lawyer draw up divorce papers as soon as possible. The custody of Sunshine must go to the Lewis family!"

After hanging up the phone, he took Cleo away.

Cleo turned her head and flashed a victorious smile, showing her triumph.

In the evening, Oliver's mother, Nora Lewis, called and said in an unfriendly tone, "Eloise , I heard that you want to divorce Oliver and fight for custody? Let me make this clear. Sunshine is the heir of the Lewis family, and it is out of the question for me to leave him in your care. You are fully aware of your current situation. Sunshine can only have a bright future if he remains with the Lewis family."

"Oliver said he couldn't find Sunshine anywhere. If you hid him, send him back to Oliver immediately. The eldest grandson of the Lewis family is not a bargaining chip for you to divorce Oliver!"

Oliver's parents, Nora and Brad Lewis had settled abroad for a long time for the company's overseas business. The domestic company had been fully handed over to Oliver, and they rarely cared about the matter between me and him.

I replied indifferently, "Mrs. Lewis, do you know why I want a divorce?"

Nora was stunned. Upon hearing the news of Sunshine's disappearance, Nora was visibly flustered, causing her to be unable to ask for further details.

I continued, "Because Cleo is back, and his mind is no longer in this family."

Nora was strongly against Oliver and Cleo being together, so it was impossible for him to tell Nora about Cleo's affairs.

"How... how could this be possible? That woman is not a good person! Tell Oliver right away that she must not enter the Lewis family!" Nora exclaimed.

However, I hung up the phone without replying.