Setting the report down, the assistant prepared to leave.

However, Leonel stopped her with a question.

“Where’s Alexis?”

The assistant replied with a faint smile, “Miss Fowler has already left.

Leonel couldn’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment upon hearing this.

Leonel bent over, studying the ultrasound report intently.

Only a tiny dot marked the early stage of the fetus’ development on the film.

Yet, the words reassured him: the baby was thriving at ten weeks.

Though the sheet held just two lines, Leonel poured over them repeatedly.

As he snapped out of his reverie, Alexis’ assistant had already departed.

Noreen’s voice broke the silence.

“Seems like the baby’s doing great! Time for that IV drip, Mr.

Douglas!”

report, tucking it away in his

noon, he made his way directly to

event held immense significance

indulged in some wine

luncheon concluded, his complexion paled, and he spent an extended period retching in the

Concern etched Noreen’s face.

push yourself to drink? It’s just not

splashing cold water on

he said softly, “It’s

Department has invested two

I face them and the rest of the

offered him some medicine to ease

Leonel waved it

Help me set up

soon, or I won’t be able to rest

Noreen nodded obediently.

they left the hotel,

crossed unexpectedly with Alexis once more in the

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