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.

then did Alaric feel satisfied with

Malcolm felt the

not even sure whose baby she was carrying. To think that

no matter how reluctant he was, Malcolm went

orders to the kitchen to make her some peppermint tea.

be worried, but he did not want to admit it. He said. unnaturally, “It’s too crowded at the clinic. Best if you could stop going to the clinic for the time

his sullen expression, Tabitha felt depressed, hence. questioning icily, “You

his brows on

you worrying about me?” Tabitha’s tone was somewhat mocking. Never would she believe that he would give a hoot about her. In her book, Malcolm got

to Tabitha with a frown.

her side were clenched into fists. The

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in his heart for no reason. “Grandpa is worried sick for you. I know you don’t care about your health, but, at the very

did what he did just to appease

mused.

passion only burned in her heart for a fleeting moment before it all went

eyes. “I see. Don’t worry. I’ll put

were all curled upward, but her eyes were cold. Malcolm loathed that sort of look on her face and was

turned around and ascending the stairs. “I’m beaten. I’ll be

Malcolm’s reaction as she went up the steps one

her health and press on. For a few days straight, she

for three days, she finally got a call from Colette.

appointment with Trevor. Can you

quickly answered, “Yes, I

right. I’ll share the location with you.

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