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?"

he moved forward to take her into his

her lips, looking up at him. "Everett... what if I told you we lost the baby? Would

moment, she could see a flicker

when he spoke, his voice was soothing, "As long as you're okay, nothing else matters. We... we can try for another baby.

we lost it? How could they let you

stopped

am really

him

"And then?"

baby's fine, I'm fine! It was just a scare, the doctors didn't find anything serious Dorothy wrapped her arms around his waist. "Everett, we're going to welcome a new life

few simple words, unable to snap out of it

product of their

Langston, this was the first time hearing directly from Dorothy that she was pregnant. How could he not

"Everett?"

long pause, seeing no reaction from him, Dorothy waved

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