Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

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Back in the clinic, Tabitha was already in poor health, and her fatigue had only gone up owing to her work, which made things worse. She had braced herself to deal with Sylvie a moment ago, and when everyone left the scene, she slumped into the chair feebly.

Judith hurried to support her and asked in a frantic, “Are you okay, Tabitha? Should I call the ambulance for you?”

If it had not been for Tabitha, she might have been scratched to the point of disfigurement. Looking at Tabitha then, Judith felt as if she was looking at her savior, dreading that something bad might happen to Tabitha.

Tabitha eased her own discomfort and smiled. “I’m a doctor myself. I know what I’m doing. I’m just a little tired, that’s all.”

Only then did Judith breathe a sigh of relief. Following that, she insisted. on giving Tabitha a lift home.

What happened in the clinic instantly reached Alaric’s ears.

At once, he gave Malcolm a holler. “Where did that Sylvie come from? Why would she blame it on Tabby for losing her own baby? You’d better find a way to get rid of her soon. She must stay far, far away from Tabby.”

“I got it.” Malcolm sounded a tad frosty.

He also heard about Sylvie kicking up a fuss at the clinic and was rather worried, so he did not refute his grandfather’s request.

Alaric then went on, “Also, don’t always stick with Naomi all the time. Go home more often and check on Tabby.”

Malcolm replied in a low voice, “I understand.”

On the heels of that, Alaric gave Malcolm more lessons of tough love. The

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latter appeared less agitated than before, patiently listening and promising to get someone to protect Tabitha.

did Alaric feel satisfied

the phone, Malcolm felt the whole thing unbelievable.

was not even sure whose baby she was carrying. To think that he would be concerned about that woman was beyond his

Malcolm went home early since

already home. George gave orders to the kitchen to make her some peppermint tea.

admit it. He said. unnaturally, “It’s too crowded at the clinic. Best if you

depressed, hence. questioning icily, “You fear that I might show

use this as an excuse to hold forth.” Malcolm knitted his brows on that note. “I only don’t wish to see anything happen

about me?” Tabitha’s tone was somewhat mocking. Never would she believe that he would give a hoot about her.

Tabitha

of colors, and her hands hanging at her side were clenched into fists. The back of her fists was also pale, and the bulging veins were as clear as day.

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in his heart for no reason. “Grandpa is worried sick for you. I know you

he did what he did just to appease Grandpa Alaric, Tabitha

mused.

for a fleeting moment before it all went out

smile slowly reached Tabitha’s eyes. “I see. Don’t worry. I’ll put an end to this

were cold. Malcolm loathed that sort of look on her face and was about

step ahead of him, having turned around and ascending

without waiting for Malcolm’s reaction as she went up the

no longer disregard her health and press on. For a few days straight, she had not been to the clinic.

three days, she finally got a call from Colette.

you

“Yes, I

you. Catch you later,” was Colette’s reply.

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