Arriving at the hospital, doctors rushed to examine Dorothy.

For Everett, this was the last place he ever wanted to be again! Everywhere else, he felt in control, capable of influencing outcomes, but not here. Even with all his wealth and power, it made no difference in this place.

He despised this feeling of helplessness!

After seeing doctors hustle in and out of the emergency room twice, Everett lost his patience. He intercepted one, asking, "How is she doing inside?" "We're still running tests, Mr. Lopez. Your wife was only brought in less than ten minutes ago; we can't have results just yet!"

Only ten minutes?

To Everett, it felt like an eternity! Every second was agonizing.

Eventually, Dorothy was escorted out by a doctor.

Seeing her walk out on her own gave Everett some relief.

"How are you?"

forward to take her into

if I told you we

a flicker of pain in

"As long as you're okay, nothing else matters. We... we can try

you we lost it? How could they let you walk out alone?" He bent

gently stopped him, suddenly

I am really

left him

"And then?"

just kidding! The baby's fine, I'm fine! It was just a scare, the doctors didn't find anything serious Dorothy wrapped her arms around his

many storms, found himself stunned by a few simple words, unable to snap out of it for a long while. A new

of their

was the first time hearing directly from Dorothy that she was pregnant.

"Everett?"

a long pause, seeing no reaction from him, Dorothy

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