Chapter 388

"No, it's my fault. Sve, please forgive me."

Hearing Sadie's sleep-talking, Jeffery's expression darkened further. "It's Skylar who wronged us, yet she's begging Skylar for forgiveness? Is she insane?" Jeffery growled, highly displeased.

Kenny and the others looked equally grim. Their father didn't understand, and neither did they.

Peter walked in, holding the discharge papers. Upon hearing Sadie's sleep-talking, he frowned and said, "Why hasn't Mom woken up yet? Wake her up. Don't let her continue having nightmares."

Just as he finished speaking, Sadie woke up.

The moment she opened her eyes, they were filled with confusion. It felt like she was still dreaming, but also like it was reality. Even now, with her eyes open and seeing the hospital room around her, she felt dazed. It was as if this was a dream, and what happened moments ago was reality.

Then she saw Jeffery and Kenny, but Skylar was nowhere to be seen. She became agitated.

"Where's Skylar? I want to see Skylar! Where is she? I need to see her!"

Everyone's expression darkened when they heard Sadie demand to see Skylar upon waking. She seemed crazy.

"Skylar has no conscience! She won't care about what happened to you, and certainly won't come to see you. From now on, I don't want to hear you say her name!" Jeffery said, his face reddening.

Sadie stared at Jeffery in shock. "Darling, you…"

Was she dreaming? Her husband, who had always been gentle and considerate, was now treating her so differently. His eyes were full of impatience, as were his children's.

"You…"

"Mom, just rest for now and don't talk. We're packing up to prepare for your discharge," Peter said coldly.

Sadie's eyes widened. "Why can't I talk? Do you all want me to become mute?"

"Mom, don't say things like that. We just want you to rest and not waste your energy talking too much," Kenny said irritably. Most importantly, they didn't want to hear the name Skylar. Just hearing it ruined their day.

Sadie glared at them with sheer anger. "You will pay the consequences for treating me this way! I'm already paying for the consequences of my actions!"

In her dream, she was Skylar's birth mother but had treated Skylar cruelly, claiming it was for Skylar's own good. It was ridiculous.

"Mom!" Kenny and the others shouted in unison.

Jeffery raised his hand without hesitation and delivered a hard slap, a harsh, unforgiving blow that turned Sadie's head.

As luck would have it, someone pushed open the door. The sound of camera shutters filled the room. The people inside finally reacted. At the door stood reporters with microphones and photographers.