Chapter 1217: Chapter 1217: Accept Again
Olivia Thompson’s little face was tight, making a very serious expression, but due to her recent crying, her eyes were red-rimmed, which made her look all the more endearing.
Seeing her daughter’s expression, Annie Anne had no reason to refuse, so she could only nod in agreement.
After getting the answer she wanted, Olivia Thompson finally smiled brightly.
Then, she kept a close watch on the doctor performing the check-up on Annie Anne, fearing of any misstep that might cause Annie any pain.
Watching Olivia Thompson taking care of things despite her young age, Charlotte Thompson and Annie Anne exchanged a relieved glance.
Oliver Hudson, who walked into the ward, saw this scene and stopped next to Olivia Thompson.
"Annie," Oliver Hudson softly called out.
Olivia Thompson naturally shifted her gaze to him.
However, when looking at Oliver Hudson, there was a bit of distance in Olivia’s eyes.
Oliver Hudson didn’t miss these signs, and the gesture he was about to make to caress Olivia’s cheek was withheld. Then he spoke to her, saying:
"With Annie by her side, your mommy will be very happy."
Olivia nodded, then sat beside Annie Anne, quietly keeping her company with conversation.
Charlotte, on the other hand, watched the scene before her, her initially furrowed brow easing without notice.
Annie Anne looked tenderly at Olivia, and at times when Oliver Hudson spoke to her or came close, she did not show any sign of resistance.
Such changes in Annie Anne were noted by Charlotte Thompson.
Perhaps she was truly considering accepting Oliver Hudson?
Soon everything was settled and Annie Anne was safely discharged from the hospital, and Olivia Thompson went back with Oliver Hudson and Annie.
During this time, Justin Battleson contacted Charlotte Thompson to let her know he would be arriving at the hospital soon, so Charlotte waited outside for Justin.
Then, what Charlotte saw next was not Justin, but another familiar face.
"Charlotte, what brings you here?"
The man’s voice came from behind her, and by the time Charlotte Thompson turned around, Vincent had already approached her.
Charlotte blinked at him, her expression also a bit surprised.
"Vincent?"
While saying this, Charlotte turned her head to glance at the hospital nearby.
She recalled that Vincent didn’t work here, right?
Sensing the confusion in Charlotte’s eyes, Vincent smiled and explained, "Our hospitals have some academic research exchanges, and I came over for a meeting today."
Sure enough, Charlotte’s expression turned into one of sudden realization.
"What about you? Why are you here?" Vincent asked.
"I came to pick up a friend who was just discharged," Charlotte answered truthfully.
Vincent nodded after hearing her response, and as if having recalled something, he added, "Was it Annie Anne?"
"Do you know her?" Charlotte was surprised that Vincent could name Annie Anne.
But right after Charlotte spoke, Vincent quickly shook his head.
"I’ve seen your news online before. Your friend is a celebrity, quite a public figure. Just now, I heard quite a few people in the hospital whispering about her."
Vincent’s words served as a reminder for Charlotte.
Charlotte couldn’t help but frown.
She had forgotten that Annie Anne was now a public figure, and coupled with her own and even Oliver Hudson’s connections, Annie Anne had already received widespread media attention.