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

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

see a flicker of pain in Everett's

matters. We... we can try for another

you we lost it? How could they let you walk

gently stopped him, suddenly

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

few simple words, unable to snap out of it for a long while. A

product of their

time hearing directly from Dorothy that

"Everett?"

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

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