“I…” Nicholas looked troubled and hesitant.

Zephyr gave him a harsh pat. “How am I supposed to help you if you’re not honest with me!?”

doctor took off his sweaty mask and said with much difficulty, “The baby couldn’t be saved.” “What?” Nicholas felt like his heart was clenched by a hand, and it hurt so bad that he found it hard to breathe. Cordelia jolted, and her tears fell involuntarily. Zephyr put an arm over her and patted her back softly. “Why…” Nicholas gasped with reddened eyes. “How!?” “Mr. Thompson, the fetus is already formed, so it’s supposed to be when it’s the most stable… But Mrs. Thompson was too emotional and fell from such a high staircase, so…” “She fell?” Cordelia rushed to Nicholas. “Why did she fall!?” Nicholas looked like he was done with life. “I was in a hurry to discuss strategy solutions with the PR after what happened. Linda insisted on going out with me, but I didn’t allow her to, so she chased after me. I didn’t expect it. She slipped and fell from the stairs… That’s how we ended up in the hospital. “It’s all my fault!” Nicholas sobbed in regret. “I knew she had a short temper. I should have taken my time to talk to her! But I was hurrying to leave and didn’t watch out for her…” Cordelia’s

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