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?"

instinctively, he moved forward to take her into his

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

see a flicker of pain in

okay, nothing else matters. We... we can try for another baby. Just be safe!"

could they let you walk out alone?" He bent

she gently stopped him, suddenly

I am

left him somewhat

"And then?"

It was just a scare, the doctors didn't find anything serious Dorothy wrapped her arms around his waist. "Everett, we're going

weathered many storms, found himself stunned by a few simple words, unable to snap out

of

time

"Everett?"

reaction from him, Dorothy waved her hand in front

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