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

at him. "Everett... what if I

could see a flicker of pain

his voice was soothing, "As long as you're okay, nothing else matters. We... we can try for another baby. Just be safe!" Dorothy remained silent, prompting an anxious

it? How could they let you

stopped him, suddenly

I am really

him

"And then?"

was just a scare, the doctors didn't find anything serious Dorothy

had weathered many storms, found himself stunned by a few simple words,

of their

had Abigail and Langston, this was the first time hearing directly from Dorothy that she was pregnant.

"Everett?"

pause, seeing no reaction from him, Dorothy waved her hand

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