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I don't know who else to ask because I didn't know any other hospital where she may have worked. It just felt like I was being purposefully kept in the dark.
"Patient's here," one of the nurses announced.
I readied myself and switched to my doctor side. That she was gone didn't mean I was going to become sluggish when it came to my profession. If she was indeed using her career as an excuse, knowing how hardworking she was, Olivia would have been giving her all as well.
***
The surgery was successful. After a few other cases, I was done for the day. I dragged my feet to the car and drove to my mother's place to pick up Chloe. Olivia would have helped in picking her up and bringing her back home and fed her dinner.
But it was eight pm… I could have left her at mom's, but I knew that it wasn't a good thing to do. We had already bonded thanks to Olivia stepping in. I didn't want the bond to break. As I opened the door, I found her in the living room reading the story book I had gotten her, to her teddy bear… the one that Olivia had found when she lost it.
"Are you okay son?" Mom asked as she placed a hand on my cheek.
"Just a little tired," I replied with a warm smile… at least I think it was warm.
"You have to hang in there for your daughter's sake," she reminded me. "Olivia will be back."
"I don't think so this time," I said in a whisper. "I really think I underestimated how she was struggling."
"I think you might be wrong about her true reasons for leaving," she said. "You love her don't you?"
"Yes… I do love her."
"And she loves both of you as well," she said. "Maybe this career opportunity might help in boosting her standing with you as well. You have to believe in her, okay?"
"Okay.."
Mom always knew how to make someone feel better.
"Chloe, we're having hamburger steak," I announced.
She turned to look at me, "Hi, Daddy."
"Hey there, princess," I smiled, "What are you reading?"
"The princess and the pea," she replied as she closed the book and made her way to me along with her teddy bear and the book.
I held her hand and we made our way home. During the drive back, she told me about her day. She had helped Mom with the vegetable garden. I was proud of her. She insisted she sat in the passenger seat and pretended to drive along with me. Even when she clearly couldn't see above the dashboard. It was a cute moment.
****
During dinner, I could tell there was something on her mind. Normally, she would have finished devouring the entire meal.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Did Miss Olivia call?" she asked.
I didn't want to lie to her. Anytime she asked I told her I wasn't able to reach her. I figured if I lied, and said she called; she'd feel Olivia wouldn't want to talk to her personally.
"She didn't. I still haven't been able to reach her," I replied.
"Is she in London? We can go look for her," she suggested. "Maybe, she's in trouble."
"Trouble? What makes you think that?" I asked.
"I saw it in a movie," she said. "The mommy was in trouble and her son had to go look for her."
"You're not planning on going to look for her on your own are you?" I asked.
