Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 43

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 with his

phone, Malcolm felt

carrying. To think that he would

matter how reluctant he was, Malcolm went home early since he had promised

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

it. He said. unnaturally, “It’s too crowded at the clinic. Best if you could stop going to the clinic for the time

icily, “You fear that

on that note. “I only don’t wish to see anything happen

give a hoot about her. In her book, Malcolm got home that early that

Tabitha with a frown.

at her side were clenched into fists. The back

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she had nothing on her wrist. A touch of annoyance. rose 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 least, you should consider his feelings,

did what he did just to appease Grandpa

mused.

in her heart for a fleeting moment before it all went out

“I see. Don’t worry. I’ll put an end to this problem

on her face and was about to say that he would send someone to deal

around and

she went up the steps one at

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

recuperating at home for three days, she finally got a call

an appointment with Trevor. Can you make it at 3 p.m.?”

“Yes,

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

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