The Cherished Wife

A knock interrupted Milo's pacing. "Who's there?"

"Mr. Baker, I'm Ronald, Mr. Hoffman's assistant." Ronald?

With a squint, Milo opened the door to find Ronald grinning at him. "Mr. Baker, Mr. Hoffman asked me to take you to Ms. Baker today. Your daughter's doing well in the hospital!" Milo's face fell upon hearing the news.

Janet was in the hospital, but every time he tried to see her, she was just out of reach.

Charles was known to have clout that could reach the heavens, but the extent of his power still came as a shock. He had even managed to get the hospital under his control.

Little did anyone realize that the hospital was Sean's domain, and Sean was king in his territory.

the hospital, a standalone structure that was usually deserted, frequented only by the rich seeking its private

the ward entrance, "We're at Ms. Baker's room now. Mr. Baker, you might want to brace yourself..." His warning was cut short by a blood-curdling scream from inside. It sounded

sound of objects being hurled and smashed. To those unable to see from the outside, the noises alone were enough to send shivers down

ghostly pale at the sound, his eyes unreadable.

had been perfectly fine when he

looked visibly

something trigger Ms.

about 'going away' and 'a child'... shouldn't keep this fromme you, Mr.

here all along and kept it under wraps. After all, she's hurt two of the Hoffmans. If word got out in Brookville, it

"What are you implying?"

whole mess Mr. Hoffman didn't turn her in to the police because she's your kid, but she's a ticking time bomb, Mr. Baker. She nearly took a swing at Sir Hoffman too. With no other choice, Mr. Hoffman had