Ava's POV
The hospital’s normal antiseptic smell hit my nostrils as I rushed through the entrance, my legs moving like they were on autopilot.
My vision blurred as tears rolled down my cheeks. Liam was right behind me, his presence the only thing keeping me sane.
I scanned the waiting area of our private hospital until my eyes landed on my mother. She stood beside Natalia, who was sobbing into her husband's shoulder.
My mother was leaning on the wall, tapping her feet nervously on the ground.
Taking a deep breath, I approached them. As soon as mother's eyes locked on me, her gaze turned ice cold. Today, the look was colder than ever.
“Why are you here, Ava?” she demanded, staring at me as if I was some unwanted guest, something disgusting.
“I... I came here as soon as I heard. What
