Always Been Yours

After hearing what the doctor said, Kieran gave up on using the family’s status to ask for special treatment. He glanced at Nicholas and Timothy before advising, “For the sake of Tessa’s safety, why don’t you two discuss and see who’ll go in to see her?”

Nicholas and Timothy looked at each other. In the end, it was Timothy who compromised and gave the spot to Nicholas, who put on a surgical gown before entering Tessa’s room in the ICU.

Tessa looked frail as she lay on the hospital bed. There were several tubes stuck to her and her face was ghostly pale. She looked like a fragile doll.

Nicholas felt as if someone had stabbed him with a knife. His mind was filled with self blame and regret.

“I’m sorry. I failed to protect you.” He kneeled beside the bed and gently brought

Tessa’s hand to his face. “Get better soon, okay? The baby and I are waiting for you.”

to know whom the baby takes after, right? You can find out just as soon

to say, but he only had five minutes which was soon over. His eyes were red as he walked back out. Timothy quickly

her condition is stable,” Nicholas replied. Timothy exhaled in relief. “Everything will be fine since her condition’s stable.

before anyone else could react, he started giving off an almost bloodthirsty air. He

to Timothy and said solemnly, “When I’m not around, help me take good care of your sister. Call

you going to

Nicholas in puzzlement. He had no idea what could be more

here to look after Tessa and the baby?” Nicholas walked off without responding

up with him?” Stefania grumbled. “He nearly went mad when the doctors were still trying to save

Edward.” Tobias looked on as Nicholas left. He had a perceptive look in his eyes. Stefania was startled. She didn’t pick up on what was happening

she refuted herself immediately after asking that question.