Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 418 At the doctor's office, the attending physician glanced nervously at the man before him. Julian's presence was sharp and commanding, filling the room with tension. "Mr. Sterling," the doctor began cautiously. "It's not that I don't want to show you the report, but it's against hospital policy." In other words, this was a rule set by the Hutton family. This wasn't Jouleston, nor was it a hospital under Sterling Corp. Everything here, including the regulations, belonged to the Huttons. More importantly, the patient in question had been personally brought in by Diana.

Even if the doctor had nine lives, he would never dare leak such information. Julian's gaze lowered, his expression unreadable. Then a calm voice spoke from behind him. "Must you see it?" Diana had arrived. Julian didn't look surprised. He had known her long enough through Raymond and had always been direct with her. "Diana, let's just say that I'll owe you one for this." His meaning was clear. He would see that report, no matter what. Even if the Huttons refused him officially, he would find another way to get it. Diana knew what kind of man he was. His persistence didn't surprise her.

he would still look after her. He had to be a responsible man, a good uncle. For a fleeting moment, the sadness on his face reminded Diana of her ex-husband on the day of their divorce. She glanced

"12W... That means twelve weeks, right?" He could read the report, but disbelief made him ask anyway. 'Three months... How could it be only three months?" The doctor cleared his throat. "Yes,

on the actual conception, the pregnancy wasn't even three months along. A tight, crushing pain spread through Julian's chest, impossible to describe. He forced himself to swallow it down, but the bitterness rose to his throat. She hadn't lied. The child wasn't his. The doctor felt the heaviness in the room but stayed silent, lowering his presence as much as possible. 'We'll get married.'